Don’t let the hilly terrain around downtown discourage you. Haines offers great biking, both along mountain bike trails and roadside bike lanes. Its road system deservedly serves as the final two legs of the annual Kluane-Chilkat International Bicycle Relay, a 160-mile, all-day race from Haines Junction, Y.T. A rental bike is a great way to see many of attractions, as Haines’ best shops and restaurants are spread out between downtown and Fort Seward.
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Bike Trail Points
1
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3 miles
Some would rather avoid it, but climbing to the top of Fort Seward puts cyclists in range of the town’s prettiest beaches – along Chilkat Inlet. You won’t regret the extra work required.
2
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1 mile
Until the early 1970s, Fort Seward and downtown Haines were separate cities, with not much in between. This route allows riders to much of what the town has to offer in an afternoon, capped with drinks at a craft distillery and brewery.
3
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13 miles
This trip requires some logistics, including renting bikes and arranging for a lift to Canadian border, but it’s worth it. The wall of mountains to the west provides a staggering vista and you can see wildlife to boot.