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
Ride the Glacier Discovery Train to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop, where you’ll disembark to explore this backcountry paradise only accessible by rail. Follow the signs to the trailhead and enjoy a 1.3 mile hike to view the glistening glacier.
Spencer Glacier - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
2023年8月1日 · Take the hike to the lake. The views of the glacier and mini glaciers are fantastic from the edge of the lake. We hiked the additional 2 miles to the "viewpoint" and it was not a very good viewpoint.
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 Things to Do - Alaska Tour & Travel
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 …
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.
Spencer Glacier , Alaska - 111 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
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.
Alaska Railroad Spencer Glacier Day Trip
Explore a bit of Alaskan backcountry with this roundtrip Glacier Discovery Alaska Railroad train ride from Anchorage to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop.
Spencer Iceberg & Placer River Float - Alaska Railroad
Here, get up close and personal to the glacier on this mellow float suitable for ages 5 and up. Experienced and professional guides will row between dazzling icebergs, with a panoramic view of Spencer Glacier and the surrounding mountains as a backdrop.
Glacier Hike on Spencer Glacier - Alaska Railroad
Here’s you’ll disembark and make your way to the edge of Spencer Lake and an incredible view of Spencer Glacier. Paddle amid blue icebergs as you cross the lake by sea kayak while stopping to take pictures along the way toward Spencer Glacier.