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Elfin Cove, Alaska

Top Spots in and near Elfin Cove

  • Gustavus, Alaska

    Camp at Bartlett Cove Campground in Glacier Bay NP

    5.0
    1 mi
    Depending on how you arrive to Gustavus, (which may or may not be the most difficult part of this adventure) you'll want to head to the Visitor Information Center at Bartlett Cove within the park to grab a free camping permit if you are there during the summer season and to sit through an orienta...
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  • Gustavus, Alaska

    Hike the Forest Loop Trail

    1 mi / 144 ft gain
    Benches line the trail, strategically placed at scenic viewpoints. The Forest Loop Trail is primarily used for hiking, and is best used from March to October. The trail features amazing wild flowers and is great for all skill levels. The trail can be accessed from the lodge or from south of the b...
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  • Gustavus, Alaska

    Bartlett Cove Forest Loop Trail

    1.35 mi / 148 ft gain
    Bartlett Cove Forest Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gustavus, Alaska.
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  • Hoonah, Alaska

    Exploring Icy Strait Point

    There are many things to do at Icy Straight Point!  You can explore the rocky beach by kayak, photograph the pier, or skip rocks on the glassy surface. The water here is extremely calm and is great for paddling.  There are also hiking trails nearby that allow you to explore the mountains. Some tr...
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  • Gustavus, Alaska

    Kayak the West Arm of Glacier Bay National Park

    5.0
    0 mi / 0 ft gain
    Ever wanted to sleep beside a calving glacier? Wake up with a humpback whale feeding along the shoreline of your private beach? Watch the sunset for hours until midnight?Witness bears foraging in the tidal zones or watch a moose go for a swim? This, and more, is possible in Glacier Bay.Starting a...
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Top Activities

Camping and Lodging in Elfin Cove

Kathleen Lake Cabin
Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska

Kathleen Lake Cabin

Little Shaheen Cabin
Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska

Little Shaheen Cabin

Lake Alexander Cabin
Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska

Lake Alexander Cabin

Florence Lake (East) Cabin
Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska

Florence Lake (East) Cabin

Guides, Insights and Stories from Elfin Cove

Truly Wild: Explore Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

Truly Wild: Explore Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

Sara Sheehy

Your Alaskan Wildlife Basecamp: Stay at Glacier Bay Lodge

Your Alaskan Wildlife Basecamp: Stay at Glacier Bay Lodge

Liam McNally

Kayak Camping the Pristine Backcountry of Glacier Bay's West Arm

Kayak Camping the Pristine Backcountry of Glacier Bay's West Arm

Sonja Saxe