The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. The hike started with a fast trip to the beach near the trailhead courtesy of Mako Water Taxi. Selected filters. are not the same, this particular route requires someone with a boat to drop The Grewingk Glacier lies across Kachemak Bay from Homer, so early in the morning we were delivered by water taxi to the beach beside the trailhead. We couldn't have asked for more incredible weather, better hiking conditions or more amicable guests. We believe the drop-off point will vary based On both sides of the lake the spruce forests Add a Symbol . Grewingk-Glacier-Trail-04. ID:23660. A recent multi-million dollar renovation included improvements to all 304 guest rooms, which now feature all the creature comforts you’d expect from a luxury hotel. At mile 2.4, the trail crosses the 250-foot Grewingk Creek in a narrow channel of bedrock. As a non-profit 501c3 organization since 1999, the Friends rely on the donations from individuals and grants to fund the programs and projects within the Park. Continuing east and opening to younger forest, the trail intersects with Glacier Lake Trail (mile 1.4). Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail. Walking the beach in the other direction takes you to the glacier river Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail. Unless you or your friends own your own boat, the Mako Water Taxi will take you to the beach and pick you up at the location of your choice: The Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Difficulty. ID:23658. ID:23661. (there are several trails that start at this point) and a log bock. Hiking the North Fork of Big Pine to the Glacial Lakes and Palisade Glacier - Duration: 7:20. At the trailhead is a kiosk with trail maps The hikers on the trail shared the same spirit and symptoms as we did, happy and winded. INTENT TO ADOPT Appendix E: Trail Plan . Glacierview Grewingk Glacier Trip 2013. 2 comments. recommend you bring lots of water, wear a hat, and use sunscreen. Continuing east and opening to younger forest, the trail intersects with Glacier Lake Trail (mile 1.4). might also see moose or bear; we saw scat from both when we walked this trail. Zuerst mussten wir ca. If you or a friend has a boat you can take it Grewingk Glacier is a stunning sight, and the surrounding park offers the full display of beauty that brings home the feeling of a full Alaska experience. Book Now. Ridgewood-Lodge-05. These trees are still relatively short. The following web site has some excellent information about the hikes, and the Homer water taxis can assist with drop off and pick up times and locations. Our friends, Dan and Gail, who had visited Homer back in August 2014, recommended this outing to us. This is one of our favorite full day hikes; it is well worth the water taxi fee. The 1.5 mile State-Park-maintained trail to the glacier … The trail offers superb views of the glacier and its surrounding peaks. The Saddle Trail quickly left the moraine and entered the spruce forest we got closer to the glacier, although still not able to see it, the moraines even in cool weather. trail is suitable for anyone who can hike 3+ miles and occasional steep rises ID:23659. For As you hike towards the lake, you'll notice less advanced forest on the plain and on the ridges surrounding. started this blog, so we don’t have GPS maps of the route we took. Follow the trail over the pass and through the valley, and then as you break through the trees, the shore of the glacier lake appears. Climb up the berm, meander through a mature cottonwood forest, cross a glacial plain and then wind up at a wide gravel beach at the edge of the lake. The Saddle Trail breaks from the There Fühl dich mit Airbnb weltweit zuhause. The purpose of trails day is to clean and repair the many managed trails in the park. Here the trail intersects with Emerald Lake Trail, near mile 4.9, passes the lake, and follows a creek to a small glacial or "tarn" lake, ending at area recently covered with glacial ice … Grewingk Glacier is a stunning sight, and the surrounding park offers the full display of beauty that brings home the feeling of a full Alaska experience. Grewingk-Glacier-06. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and NOT OKAY! applying lots of insect repellent. Create Recommended Route or Trail . This trail crosses flat terrain, through stands of spruce and cottonwood, and across the dry outwash plain of the Grewingk Glacier. Descending the ridge, the trail then crosses flatlands to Grewingk Glacier Lake. Since the start and end points Guests are “awed” by the views of the mile-wide Grewingk Glacier dropping into the awe-inspiring lake. 9. There are periodic areas on this part of the trail can only be reached by boat. The #1 hike in Kachemak Bay State Park is the Grewingk Glacier Trail. Hike to Grewingk Glacier Hi Blog! Donate . We signed up for the Grewingk Glacier trail; it was supposed to be a good hike and project for families and groups. INTENT TO ADOPT Appendix E: Trail Plan . Volunteers were sought to clear and improve trails, pick up trash and other needed tasks. It is one of the easiest hikes in the park as the trail is well maintained, and you can't beat the view of the glacier at the lake. Log in. splits. Homer Tours > Grewingk Glacier Hike. The trail from the top of the switchbacks to the turnoff to the glacier was icy. Trail to the glacier, the returned to the bay via the Saddle Trail. High Point 2100 where the official trail ends is in shadow beyond Loop. About a quarter mile after the first trail split, the trail splits Turn left at this junction. walked up the beach to the right as far as we could go to get as close as The first part of the route backtracked the Above the tide there are copses KBSP & KBSWP Plan November 2020 E - 57 . The most accessible and popular hike in the park starts on the beach at Glacier Spit. Hiking the North Fork of Big Pine to the Glacial Lakes and Palisade Glacier - Duration: 7:20. ID:16360. We started the day at 7:30AM at the Seafarers Memorial on the Homer Spit, then took a cute little yellow water taxi across the bay to the Glacier Spit Trailhead. We met many hikers along the trail of all ages. All reviews saddle trail grewingk glacier great hike water taxi icebergs floating hand tram kachemak bay floating ice lots of water halibut cove gorgeous park marked trail shorter hike black beans sea otters easy hike hiking boots . Trail Description: The only developed access to the glacier, this trail starts at mile 4.9 Emerald Lake Loop Trail, passes along the shoreline of Grewingk Lake, and follows a creek to Tarn Lake, a small lake in an area recently covered with glacial ice and hence denuded of vegetation. composite. area can be hot even by lower-48 standards. the icebergs end up on that side. In addition to the maintenance hike, the state park also sponsors a guided family hike to Grewingk Glacier. Hiking and camping along the shoreline and in the surrounding forests and mountains are excellent. Filter. Your email address will not be published. Est Jun 2013, Distance:  4.5 miles                   Difficulty: Easy / Moderate                                 Time:  5 hrs. See Grewingk Glacier Trail for glacier access. 8 Jun 2013, the Kachemak Bay State Park had its annual “Trails Day”. Learn More. We Dort war der Startpunkt des Grewingk Glacier Trial, der uns zu dem Grewingk Glacier führte. peas are NOT edible although many of the other beach plants are. We were spending 4 days camping on Right Beach near the Grewingk Glacier trailhead this past weekend and we were hoping for an opportunity to get closer to the glacier than the Grewingk Glacier Lake. we were done, it was time to head for the pick-up point. Weitere Infos sowie Trails findest du auf Homeralaska.org . Most of us had brought our ice cleats, but I didn't put mine on, instead opting to sashay from one side to the other on the moss or grass. It ends at the broad, open beaches of Grewingk Glacier Lake. Grewingk Glacier. Nach ungefähr der Hälfte The #1 hike in Kachemak Bay State Park is the Grewingk Glacier Trail. Kachemak Bay State Park: Hike to the Grewingk Glacier! The Climbing Lazy Mountain Near Palmer…It’s Not For the Lazy. are water taxis in Homer that will take you to the trailhead. Share a Photo . dead spruce are from the 1964 earthquake that dropped the ground by several While you wait for the boat, you can look across the water for a nice view of Halibut Cove. mosquitos get fierce. Look closely as you go through of dead spruce with a variety of plants at the base. The The Grewingk Glacier is hidden deep in the canyon on the L. Photo looks NE. to drop; the glacier creates its own wind, which can be quite chilly. Views: 570 Grewingk Glacier Your hike takes you to Grewingk Glacier Lake. This is the only developed access to Grewingk Glacier. Dave and I enjoyed the walk and conversations. Glacier-Lake-Trail-07. The trail crosses flat terrain, through stands of cottonwoods and spruce, and across the dry outwash plain of the Grewingk Glacier. trail in the other direction is strenuous, but descending isn’t as bad. If you’re up for it, I do recommend that route because it’s beautiful and the Saddle Trail is entirely different than the first part of the hike. on directly to the glacier. Photo looks NW. Dave and I enjoyed the walk and conversations. Water taxis buzzed in and out of the cove picking and dropping off hikers. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Looking back. after the trees had faded out completely and all that was left were low scrub, Back to Top. The Saddle Trail is steep, quite steep in places. It ends at the broad, open beach of Grewingk Glacier Lake. You Let us assist you in choosing the perfect hike that fits your schedule and ability. trail ends at a steep flight of stairs right at the edge of the bay. Grewingk Glacier is a 12.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Homer, Alaska that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The glacier has retreated at least 3 miles in the last 35 yrs. can see the trailhead; it will not be visible from the waterline. It ends at the broad, open beaches of Grewingk Glacier Lake. Glacier Lake Trail. This trail offers superb views of the glacier and surrounding mountains. trees made the trail nice and cool. above. We were fortunate enough to snag the last two spots on the Grewingk Glacier trail hike, which was being led by a local naturalist (we called him Mr. Ed) and required no volunteer work (score!). From a easy day hike/walk to Grewingk Glacier Lake or a multi day kayaking and hiking adventure. The purpose of trails day is to clean and Beginner’s Trail Guide: Grewingk Glacier Lake in Kachemak Bay State Park Posted by Laura Cardon June 29, 2019 August 12, 2020 Posted in beginner trail guides Tags: Alaska At just over six miles round-trip, our trek around Kachemak Bay State Park was our most ambitious hike of the trip. The highlight of the hike is reaching the shore at the base of the Grewingk Glacier Lake. Jetzt im Sommer schmilzt der Grewingk Glacier im Zeitraffer. Mike Still. Part of Grewingk Glacier Lake is on the R. Photo looks W. Zoomed in on icebergs in Grewingk Glacier Lake. the Cottonwood, alder and occasional birch trees remain. Trail Description: The only developed access to the glacier, this trail starts at mile 4.9 Emerald Lake Loop Trail, passes along the shoreline of Grewingk Lake, and follows a creek to Tarn Lake, a small lake in an area recently covered with glacial ice and hence denuded of vegetation. When The Munch on blueberries, salmonberries and currants and take in breathtaking vistas in every direction. The Grewingk Tram Spur Trail leaves the forest and takes you across a glacial plain. The hike itself is only a half-day, but the boat ride and the picnic lunch will take up most of a day and still leave you time for a shower and a nice dinner in Homer. This trail offers superb views of the glacier and its surrounding peaks. You can start the traverse/loop at either Saddle Trail or Glacier Spit. Trail starts at the oldest edge of the out wash plain, where Grewingk glacier sat about 10-15,000 yrs bp. Glacier Lake Trail. It was a pleasant time, and an all around very nice hike. (This photo is from the Saddle River Trail on our way back to the water taxi. Bring gloves! You can also do a slightly shorter hike by only hiking to Grewingk Glacier Lake and then coming back to where you started. Grewingk Glacier . The big crack up at High Point 3500 can be seen from here. The trail begins in a cottonwood-spruce forest, relatively young for a reason–about a hundred years ago this land was under the glacier, which calved bergs into the bay. after the trail splits the forest starts to give way to the oldest of the many crested a ridge and were able to see the glacier ahead of us. Glacier Lake Trail zum Grewingk Glacier Lake (5 km) Saddle Trail zur Halibut Cove (1,6 km) Wassertaxi zurück nach Homer; Plane minimum 4 Stunden Zeit ein; Warme Kleidung, Regensachen, Snacks und Wasser mitnehmen; Be Bear Aware ! This is an excellent day hike. - See 181 traveller reviews, 121 candid photos, and great deals for Homer, AK, at Tripadvisor. Soon the forest fades into a dry, gravel, glacial outwash plain of low alders and shrubs where occasional cairns or orange markers define the trail.