Winter Adventure: Canwell Glacier

Enjoy the return of the sun and longer daylight hours with a 3-mile snowshoe trek to Canwell Glacier.

Upcoming Trip: February 6, 2021

• Participants must drive their own vehicles to and from the site.
• Meeting point: Fort Greely Visitor Center Parking Lot
• Meeting time: 9:30 a.m.
• Number of participants: Limited to a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) registered participants. 
• Weather Permitting

Canwell Glacier 

Snowshoe up scenic Miller Creek to Canwell Glacier's terminus, where you'll see a massive wall of blue ice and probably an ice cave or two. Keep an eye out for moose and other wildlife.

• Distance: 3 miles (one-way)
• Elevation gain: 200 feet
• Trail type: Hiking

• Difficulty: Moderate

Requirements:

• Practice Social Distancing ​​​
• Remember your Mask
  • 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. 
• Suggested Packing List for a Winter Day Hike
  • Snowshoes will be provided by ODR
  • Clothing and Footwear
    • Appropriate footwear (for most people this means waterproof boots)
    • Non-cotton insulating layers (think wool, fleece, down, and synthetics like Capilene)
    • Weatherproof outer layer
    • Hat, gloves, and face protection (appropriate for your activity level)
    • Extra socks
  • Food and Drink
    • Snacks (or meals, depending on hike length)
    • Water (consider an insulated hydration reservoir and sleeve, or a thermos, if temperatures are below freezing)
  • Comfort and Survival
    • Sunglasses if you’ll be around snow or ice
    • Headlamp and extra batteries
    • Navigation aid (guidebook, map/compass, GPS)
    • Backpack (usually ~25 liters gives you plenty of space for everything, including clothing layers)
    • Don’t forget your emergency kit!