Gulkana Glacier Hike

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

• Difficulty:

  • First Part of the Route - Easy

  • Second Part of the Route - Moderate 

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. 
• Outdoor Gear and Clothing

  • 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.
    • https://www.rei.com/dam/ea_day_hiking_printable_checklist.pdf