Top Adventures in Gustavus
Hike the Bartlett River Trail
The trail meanders through an intertidal lagoon, a spruce & hemlock forest, and ends at the Bartlett estuary. In the summer, expect to see otters, eagles, seals, moose, and bears. In the late summer, salmon run up the Bartlett River which attr...
4 miles
500 ft gain
Hike the Bartlett Lake Trail
The trail is primitive, and is best for experienced hikers hoping to find a bit of solitude. About 3/4 down the Bartlett River Trail, the trail splits. Veer left to go on the Bartlett Lake Trail.
Photos: Mark Byzewski and Right Brain Photography
10 miles
500 ft gain
Hike the Forest Loop Trail
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...
1 miles
144 ft gain
Hike the Tlingit Trail
This trail is a great spot for viewing minke whales, killer whales, humpback whales, and bald eagles. On clear days, the trail features great views of the Fairweather range.
Photos: Pat Groves and Mark Byzewski
0.6 miles
0 ft gain
Camp at Bartlett Cove Campground in Glacier Bay NP
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 duri...
1 miles
Camp at Boy Scout Beach in Juneau
Far from where the tourists venture, this is an incredible hang out and camping spot in Juneau. The trailhead is at the 25 mile marker on Glacier Hwy. There are a couple of roads when you exit the highway, but stick to the right and you will end u...
1.5 miles
Hike to Eagle Glacier Cabin
Eagle Glacier cabin is one of twelve different backcountry cabins in the borough of Juneau, Alaska that are cared for by the National Forest Service and DNR. Some are perched near lakes, some have views of glaciers, others near rocky beaches and s...
11 miles
300 ft gain
Hike or Camp on Mount McGinnis
At a shop in Juneau, I saw a photo of from the top of a mountain that blew me away. I began searching and soon found that it was taken atop Mount McGinnis, one of Juneau's Big Five Summits.
Juneau's Big Five are a list of front range summits that...
11 miles
4185 ft gain
Hike the Mendenhall Glacier
The Mendenhall Glacier, formerly known as Sitaantaagu ("the Glacier Behind the Town"), is a 12 mile long glacier about 12 miles outside Alaska’s capital Juneau. A quick drive from downtown Juneau to the ‘trailhead’ parking lot finds you overlookin...
8 miles
Kayak Mendenhall Glacier Channel
Kayaking in the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area is an exciting and breath-taking experience. There are multiple ways in which to organize this fun activity: bring your own kayak, rent a kayak from town, or sign up for an on-shore excursion at ...
Kayak the West Arm of Glacier Bay National Park
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...
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0 ft gain
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