Southwestern Glacier
This small beach in the Northwestern Fjord of Aialik Bay has campsites, but beware of chilly glacial winds.
Plan Around Southwestern Glacier
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Southwestern Glacier Details
Located on the southwestern side of Northwestern Fjord, just west of Northwestern Lagoon, this beach at the foot of Southwestern Glacier is a good paddling stop. There is a small beach with campsites and a food-storage locker. The locker can be tricky to find: it's at the southwest end of the beach, in the alders about 150 feet inland of the mean high-tide line. Winds off the glacier can make launching and landing challenging here. There is also a smaller beach to the southwest with additional campsites, although it's a compact area: access this site from the main beach at low tide, or scramble over the rocks at high tide.
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Nearby Parks Around Southwestern Glacier
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Southwestern Glacier
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2.7 mi away
Sunlight Glacier Beach
Sunlight Glacier Beach is long and flat, and has campsites and a short hiking trail.
3.0 mi away
Northeastern Glacier Beach
Northeastern Glacier Beach offers easy landing, campsites, and a hike to the glacier.
4.3 mi away
Northwestern Lagoon
A privately owned cove that can be used for camping with a special permit.
6.4 mi away
Northwestern Glacier
At the very end of Harris Bay, this tidewater glacier has a small beach nearby that serves as a common landing spot for paddlers.
9.5 mi away
Quicksand Cove
Good campsites, reliable freshwater, and plenty of wildlife make Quicksand Cove a great stop on a paddle trip.
