Gulkana Glacier Hike
Hike Gulkana Glacier with ODR!
Aug 8 2020, 8:30 am
Aug 8 2020, 8:30 am
Hike the Gulkana Glacier with ODR and Steven Miley!
Gulkana Glacier is one of the easiest glacier hiking experiences you can find in Alaska!
Upcoming Trip: August 8, 2020 CANCELED due to unpredictable weather.
- Participants must drive their own vehicles to and from the site.
- Meeting point: Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 627
- Meeting time: 8:30 a.m.
- Number of participants: Limited to a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) registered participants.
- Weather Dependent
Gulkana Glacier Hiking Trip
This relatively well-known hike is a good option for an easy day out surrounded by superlative scenery, as well as a possible access point for the bouldery, but mercifully un-brushy high country that surrounds the Gulkana Glacier Valley.
- Distance: 4.6 miles round trip to the glacier
- Elevation gain: 400 feet
- Trail type: Hiking
- Considerations: Road to the trailhead requires moderately high clearance
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Difficulty:
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First Part of the Route - Easy
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Second Part of the Route - Moderate
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To learn more about Gulkana Glacier, please visit:
- https://stevenmileyphotography.com/summer-hikes/gulkana-glacier
- https://www.salchadeltaswcd.org/gulkana-glacier/
Requirements:
- Practice Social Distancing
- Remember your Mask
- Meeting Point - Outdoor Recreation Center
- We require the use of a Mask or Cloth Face-Covering in ALL Family and MWR facilities.
- During the Hiking Trip
- Wear a mask or cloth face-covering when you are not able to keep 6 feet of social distancing.
- Children under the age of 2 should NOT wear a mask or cloth face-covering.
- Meeting Point - Outdoor Recreation Center
- Outdoor Gear and Clothing
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These items should be on your hiking checklist:
- Hiking backpack
- Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
- Hiking boots or shoes
- Plenty of food
- Plenty of water
- First-aid kit
- Visit the link below to see a comprehensive checklist. The list includes many more items than you'll likely need, though you can adapt it to your hiking trips needs.
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Cost
$35 per person
Registration Information
Sign Up Today!
Registration is accepted over the phone. Please call Outdoor Recreation at +1 (907)873-4058 or +1 (907)873-3292. Payment is due at the time of registration.