Anchorage - City Sights

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

What type of surface does the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail have?

Paved gravel

Which park marks the southern end of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail?

Kincaid Park

What natural disaster is commemorated at a park along the trail?

1964 earthquake

Which large mammals are commonly seen along the trail?

Moose

What body of water does the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail follow?

Cook Inlet

Which mountain can be seen from the trail on clear days?

Denali

What activity is the trail used for during winter months?

Cross-country skiing

Which former Alaska governor is the trail named after?

Tony Knowles

What is the trail's connection to the Alaska Railroad?

Parallels active tracks for a short distance

Which park along the trail offers views of aircraft landing and taking off?

Point Woronzof Park

Alaska Native Heritage Center

What is a traditional Alaska Native boat used for sea hunting?

Umiak

What is the name of the traditional Alaska Native fur-lined coat?

Parka

Which Alaska Native group is known for totem pole carving?

Tlingit

What is the primary purpose of a potlatch in Alaska Native culture?

Ceremonial gift-giving

Which Alaska Native group is known for creating bentwood boxes?

Haida

Which language family includes Yup'ik and Inupiaq languages?

Eskimo-Aleut

What do Alaska Native whalers traditionally hunt in the Arctic?

Bowhead whales

What is the term for traditional semi-subterranean homes of some Alaska Natives?

Barabara

What is the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 known for?

Returning land and establishing corporations

Which traditional Native Alaska dance is used to tell stories?

Yup'ik dance

Flattop Mountain

Which city is nearest to Flattop Mountain?

Anchorage

Flattop Mountain is part of which state park?

Chugach State Park

What is the approximate length of the main trail to Flattop Mountain's summit?

1.5 miles

What is the name of the trailhead for Flattop Mountain?

Glen Alps Trailhead

Why is Flattop Mountain named so?

Flat summit resembling a tabletop

Which of these activities is popular on Flattop Mountain?

Hiking

From Flattop Mountain's summit, which major peak can be seen on clear days?

Denali

Which body of water is visible from Flattop Mountain?

Cook Inlet

What type of vegetation is commonly found on Flattop Mountain's slopes?

Alpine tundra

Which wildlife might hikers encounter on Flattop Mountain?

Moose