Family Friendly, Easy Hike!!! Easiest Trail I’ve encountered so far in Alaska. The beginning trail is flat and well guided, no major hills. If your looking for something easy and fun, this would be the hike for you.(Walk, in my opinion) However, once you reach the end of the trail(you’ll know) you can stop and take in the views or continue onward towards the«Glaciers». This would then turn into a Beginners-Intermediate Hike. Theres some scrambling you’d have to do, so watch your footing. I’ve only gone so far as to the ice cave, which was melted by summer and kinda sketchy as the snow was softer. Overall, the hike forwards is definitely worth it if you’ve got an adventurous side. Otherwise you can just enjoy the views at the end trail! Hope this was helpful. Level– Easy/Intermediate Time– 30 – 45 mins/Depending Pacing Clothing– Tennis Shoes/ (Hiking Boots for Glacier) Cleats for Winter
Andrew H.
Tu valoración: 4 Anchorage, AK
This is a very short, very scenic«hike». It feels weird to even call it a «hike». It’s allegedly 1.4 miles, but it feels much shorter, and it’s pretty much flat as a cutting board. You’ll often see folks pushing a stroller down t in January(I have!) That’s not to say, this is not a worthwhile objective, it certainly is! The trail ends in excellent views of the Byron Glacier. If you’ve got some grit in your gut, you can even hike right up to it. WARNING: I’d be very careful about this in the spring season, as avalanche danger is high back in there. The main feature here for most folks is the glacier REMNANT(more or less an icy husk of a glacier that is no longer moving) that you can walk right up to, and even explore the ice caves of. Tons of braggadocious pictures await! If you have ice climbing experience, this is also a neat place to «ice boulder», instruct newbies, or even setup a top-rope. There are gobs of tourists here in the summer, but almost no one in the winter. The weather is usually pretty bad though. If it’s sunny in Anchorage, it’s still very often raining here!
Helen H.
Tu valoración: 4 Sacramento, CA
The 1.4 mile Byron Glacier Trail is easily accessible. It allows a close-up view of a glacier. There wasn’t much to see while we were on the trail except the mountains. A couple members of our party thought we should head back before we even got to the end of the trail, but that would be a mistake. Seeing a glacier is a must while in Alaska, and we got to see one at the end. It wasn’t too impressive because it is summer right now, but cool nonetheless.
Patrick S.
Tu valoración: 5 Denver, CO
Glacier, Glacial or Glaciation… noun, adjective or verb… they are cool! Loved this glacier… its easily accessible and if you are daring and its the right conditions you can concievably hike right up to the glacial morain. We got close but it was so warm that there was still considerable avalanche and rock slide activity. It was a great hike with a beautiful view tho!
