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Beach Trail
Bird-watching and wildflowers make this a great option for a short walk from the visitor center.
Plan Around Beach Trail
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Beach Trail Details
Departing from Glacier Bay Lodge, the Beach Trail follows the shore for 1 mile. It will lead you through beach meadow habitat as well as temperate forest. Turn around and retrace your steps back back to the lodge for an easy 2 mile stroll. An excellent place for bird-watching, this trail traverses the ecotone between woody and grassy habitats, a great place for birds to forage and find shelter. It also gives you a vantage point from which to spot seals, whales, and sea lions when you're near the water. Summertime promises wildflowers too, particularly in the beach meadows.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Beach Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Beach Trail
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Glacier Bay Lodge
Glacier Bay Lodge is the only hotel in the park.
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Glacier Bay Lodge
Glacier Bay Lodge offers great indoor rooms as the only hotel accommodation in the park.
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Glacier Bay National Preserve Office and Visitor Center
The Glacier Bay Office and Visitor Center is located on the second floor of Glacier Bay Lodge.
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Glacier Bay National Park
Most people who have experienced Alaska's Inside Passage have done so from the deck of a cruise ship: a visit to Glacier Bay National Park can get you off the shore and exploring 3.3 million acres of mountains, glaciers, temperate rainforest, and fjords.
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The Visitor Information Station (VIS)
Boaters can find information and permits at the Visitor Information Station.
