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Dave Rose Park — short paved return

Alaska · Greenway

Join the designated asphalt park path from the public lot. Ride up to a quarter mile on the paved route and retrace, keeping playground paths and ski tracks separate. This is a short park outing, not a promise that every mapped branch forms a half-mile loop.

Access note. Dave Rose parking closes by November 14 or earlier with snow. Use this public lot only while open; the guide is for snow-free conditions.
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Location
Anchorage · Alaska
Ride length
Up to 0.5 miles return
Ride format
Out and back
Surface
Asphalt designated multi-use paths; natural trail branches excluded
Road crossings
Slow at access roads, driveways, junctions and bridge approaches. Stop and yield at marked crossings; do not extend onto traffic lanes.
Elevation
Municipal GIS classifies the selected named paved paths as novice multi-use. Local rises, ramps and frost damage remain possible; no maximum slope or all-flat claim.
Starting location
Dave Rose Park public parking, East 3rd Avenue near Glenn Highway, Anchorage, AK

Chosen outward cap plus the same return, not a surveyed lot-to-lot distance. An earlier trail end, barrier or unsuitable surface shortens the outing; parking walks are additional.

Approximate named facility or trail reference. Use the written public start and posted visitor parking; not a surveyed stall or navigable route.

Dave Rose Park — short paved return — detailed guide

Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.

An established separated bicycle path, with a selected public start and a return option.

Start and parking

Start: Dave Rose Park public parking, East 3rd Avenue near Glenn Highway, Anchorage, AK.

Municipal facility GIS identifies the named public parking area. Use designated visitor spaces under current event/gate signs and walk parking aisles to the paved route. A facility point is not a surveyed stall or access certification.

Ride and distance

Selected ride: Up to 0.5 miles return. Format: Out and back.

Ride: Join the designated asphalt park path from the public lot. Ride up to a quarter mile on the paved route and retrace, keeping playground paths and ski tracks separate. This is a short park outing, not a promise that every mapped branch forms a half-mile loop.

Chosen outward cap plus the same return, not a surveyed lot-to-lot distance. An earlier trail end, barrier or unsuitable surface shortens the outing; parking walks are additional.

Surface and effort

Asphalt designated multi-use paths; natural trail branches excluded. Municipal GIS classifies the selected named paved paths as novice multi-use. Local rises, ramps and frost damage remain possible; no maximum slope or all-flat claim.

Crossings and shared use

Slow at access roads, driveways, junctions and bridge approaches. Stop and yield at marked crossings; do not extend onto traffic lanes. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.

Hours, costs and access

Choose daylight and obey posted trail and parking hours. Winter gates and snow affect access. Posted parking and facility terms govern; no free admission or all-season restroom promise.

Reviewed 2026-10-22. Municipal GIS currently identifies developed asphalt multi-use paths; the manager defines multi-use as including ordinary bicycles. This verifies the mapped use and surface classification, not today’s pavement or snow condition. Choose dry, snow-free conditions and stop at work barriers. The city closes this parking lot by November 14 or earlier when snow closes it; this is not a year-round drive-to start. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.

Map and Directions

Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.

Sources

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