Visit Spencer Glacier | Travel by Scenic Rail. Hike,… | ALASKA.ORG
Spencer Glacier rises 3,500 feet in a stunning, natural ramp from a lake of royal-blue icebergs in the Chugach National Forest just 60 miles south of Anchorage. This ice-age setting is rugged and primeval—mile-high peaks, sheer headwalls towering over gravel outwash plains, astonishing waterfalls and braided rivers.
Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop - Alaska Railroad
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, raft amid glacial icebergs, and enjoy a delicious salmon bake in full view of Spencer Glacier. Go rafting, ice climbing, hiking or camping at the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop, only accessible by the Alaska Railroad.
Spencer Glacier - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
Great train ride and lovely glacier lake to see. Jul 2023. The train trip was lovely. I recommend the upper car on the right side going up, seats 2C and D for some of the best views. Take the hike to the lake. The views of the glacier and mini glaciers are fantastic from the edge of the lake.
Spencer Glacier - Visit Anchorage
Carving an ancient path through Chugach National Forest, Spencer Glacier towers over iceberg-studded Spencer Lake and the surrounding recreational area, where visitors can kayak, hike, camp, and soak up only-in-Alaska natural splendor.
Spencer Glacier , Alaska - 109 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
120 photos. Enjoy this 7.1-mile out-and-back trail near Whittier, Alaska. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 48 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through August.
Spencer Glacier Things to Do - AlaskaTravel.com
There are unclimbed mountains, untouched rivers, and unexplored glaciers within 20 miles of downtown, and even more stretches of remote country along the railroad route that links Anchorage to Seward. That's where you'll find the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop.
Spencer Glacier Day Trips - Alaska train
Learn about day tours available from the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop inluding the Iceberg Hike, Iceberg Float rafting, and the Spencer Glacier Kayak and Hike trip. Online train reservations, rates, schedules, advice and information from AlaskaTrain.com.
3 Days in Girdwood & Spencer Glacier | Sample Itinerary
Today, you'll travel to see the Spencer Glacier, an amazing river of blue ice. Even better, this wilderness area is accessible only by riding the rails, and you'll take a fun train ride to get to the special Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop.
How to Visit Spencer Glacier This Summer - Andrea Kuuipo Abroad
2023年7月19日 · Spencer Glacier is one of many glaciers on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. It’s located 60 miles south of Anchorage and getting here during the summer requires a unique journey on the Alaska Railroad combined with a short hike.
Spencer Glacier Hiking Tour: Iceberg Viewing Walk - Ascending Path
This half day Spencer Glacier hiking tour starts from Anchorage or Girdwood, by riding the scenic Alaska Railroad along Turnagain Arm to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. From there, join your guide for an easy two mile walk (4.2 miles round-trip) on a well maintained trail to the face of Spencer Glacier. Scenic mountain views, the Spencer ...