Glacier Lake Trail

For all ages! • 5.5 Hours

Duration 5.5 Hourstttt
Meets at 4308 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603

About

This easy hike is well suited for most ages and abilities. The adventure begins with some tidepooling in Rusty's Lagoon. The trail starts with a walk through woods, which open up to glacial moraines that offer wonderful vistas of mountain and ice. Follow the well maintained trail to the lake where the majestic Grewingk Glacier calves icebergs. A short backtrack connects you to Saddle Trail. Once there it’s just a mile hike to your pick-up point in a protected all weather cove. You can do this as a leisurely three hour hike, or pack a lunch and make a day of it. There are also camping opportunities at Rusty's Lagoon and on the beach at Glacier Lake.

Highlights

  • Stunning views of the lake and glacier
  • Relatively flat hike with minimal elevation gain — no mountain climbing involved
  • One moderate climb: a 300’ elevation gain up and over the Saddle Trail

What to bring

  • Layers
  • Water & snacks (or a full lunch)
  • Good hiking shoes (trail can be uneven in spots)

Operated by

Mako's Water Taxi

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