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</html>";s:4:"text";s:20993:"Bring a backpack with rain gear, an extra warm layer, water, and bug spray. Meals are not provided on this hike, so bring snacks and water. Winds were too high to Kayak to the Glacier but still enjoyed the view. Grewingk Glacier has receded roughly 1500 feet this past winter and fall. ", Book Now with no risk, your deposit is fully refundable until 31 days prior to travel with the purchase of our Worry-Free Cancellation Waiver. Across the lake, the impressive Grewingk Glacier flows around and down the mountains. The Harding Icefield and its outflowing glaciers cover 700 square miles of Alaska's Kenai Mountains in glacier ice. About 1/3 of the trail ⦠The trail is well established, but covers terrain with roots, rocks, and loose gravel. Ask cheribree2016 about Kachemak Bay State Park. Homer Tours > Grewingk Glacier Hike. Scientists say climate change is raising the threat of landslides and tsunamis. Share. Don't worry if your desired date is sold out, submit a request and we will work hard to get more space or find a suitable alternative. It calves huge ice chunks into the lake, so the calm water is often filled with icebergs. E of Kachemak Bay and 18 mi. Camping here is an ideal Alaskan experience. Whittier Alaska Boat Tours â Watching Beloit Glacier⦠Alaska . Then it turns to a pebble/rocky trail and opens up for most of your walk to the lake. After a break to take photos and have a snack, the guide leads the group back to the water taxi for a return ride to Homer. We were dropped off at the Glacier Spit TH and hiked to the Grewingk Glacier lake (3.2 miles easy). Alaska Travel Photos, browse hundreds of photos from scenic locations across Alaska including Denali National Park, Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna and Fairbanks. Weâll drop you off at Glacier Spit Trailhead. One of the most popular landmarks in Kachemak Bay State Park is a glacier thatâs becoming increasingly unstable. Grewingk Glacier. California Through My Lens 32,203 views CHIEN3 ABSTRACT Glacier changes in the mountains of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, have been analyzed in the Harding Icefield and the Grewingk-Yalik Glacier Complex, many of which originate in Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ). "Both names, with or without the "von" are redlinks so the reasoning that it has to be "von" because otherwise it messes up the link makes no sense. In addition to the maintenance hike, the state park also sponsors a guided family hike to Grewingk Glacier. Trails were well maintained as well as the hikers tram across the river. It's also not uncommon to see otters, seabirds, and other marine wildlife along the quick ride. Trail fact sheet and map. The glacier drains an icefield on the Kenai Peninsula, glaciers draining west are in the Kenai Fjords National Park. There are several free and pay parking lots in the area. The purpose of trails day is to clean and repair the many managed trails in the park. The group reaches their turnaround point at the pebble beach of a lake formed at the glacier's toe. Where Will You Travel Next? Grewingk Glacier was named in 1800 after the German geologist Constantin Grewingk. Giffen et al (2008) observed the ⦠Changes in the Harding Icefield and the Grewingk-Yalik Glacier Complex DOROTHY K. HALL,1 BRUCE A. GIFFEN,2 AND JANET Y.L. One of the goals of the group was to better understand the depth of the lake. Grewingk Glacier in Kachemak Bay story & photos by Cecil Sanders of Last Frontier Magazine. Grewingk Glacier has receded roughly 1,500 feet this past winter and fall. Alaska Tour & Travel uses cookies to track your trip selections and favorites. The views from the shore of the lake are amazing. A hike for ALL ages! 5 hours (Glacier Spit to Blue Ice Trail end) Glacier Lake & Saddle Trails: A Popular route joins the Saddle and Glacier Lake Trails. Grewingk Glacier is a 13-mile-long (21 km) glacier located in the Kenai Mountains, near Kachemak Bay, in the U.S. state of Alaska.It begins at and trends northwest to , 15 miles (24 km) east-southeast. Date of experience: September 2012. Winds were too high to Kayak to the Glacier but still enjoyed the view. Review of Kachemak Bay State Park. Credit Bretwood Higman . The glaciers that drain east toward are in the Kenai Fjords National Park, which has a monitoring program. Please consider Becoming a MEMBER or donate to our organization today! Halibut Cove, AK 99603. Near Homer, the park stands out for its beautiful mountains, lush forests, quiet coves, and plentiful wildlife. [1], Learn how and when to remove this template message, U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grewingk Glacier, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grewingk_Glacier&oldid=958297082, Glaciers of Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska geography stubs, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from March 2007, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 23 May 2020, at 00:37. Make sure you take the self powered tram over the river from Grewingk Glacier. The guide was very informative and let us stop to pick berries. Dall, of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey for Constantin Grewingk who in 1850, published work in German on the geology and volcanism of Alaska. E of Homer, Chugach Mts. The hike started with a boat ride to the beach to take the Glacier Lake Trail to the glacier, the returned to the bay via the Saddle Trail. Date of experience: September 2012. Reviewed September 17, 2012 . Guests must be able to walk at an even pace on a hiking trail with roots and rocks for up to four hours. Here's the problem: This article has but one source. Because Grewingk calves into a lake (which was once just a thick piece of the glacier) it is in some ways responding to climate change that happened a century ago - once the lake began forming, the heating of the water by the air helped melt the front of the glacier, causing it to retreat. The Glacier Lake Trail follows flat terrain through stands of cottonwoods & spruce, and across the dry outwash plain of Grewingk Glacier. It ends at the broad open beaches of Grewingk Glacier Lake. Glacierview Grewingk Glacier Trip 2013. For two mornings in a row, we woke up to watch the sunrise over Grewingk Lake with spectacular ice chunks and a blue Grewingk Glacier in the distance. Review of Kachemak Bay State Park. Select a departure below to see current availability. Don't forget a camera and binoculars. Hiking the North Fork of Big Pine to the Glacial Lakes and Palisade Glacier - Duration: 7:20. The hike to Grewingk lake is flat and was sunny and hot on the day we went, but worth it. Grewingk Glacier. Grewingk Glacier. 4 Hour Alaska Glacier Hike. Mostly, it just got a little monotonous until we got to Grewingk Glacier(which was well worth it). About on Kenai Peninsula trends NW to an unnamed stream, 3 mi. Anchorage, AK 99503
The guide points out these features and more, continuing to tell a fascinating natural history story throughout the hike. These all-day adventures include a guide, water taxi from Homer, hike to the lake, and inflatable kayaks to paddle up to the glacier. It begins at 59°34′51″N 150°57′01″W / 59.58083°N 150.95028°W / 59.58083; -150.95028 and trends northwest to 59°36′11″N 151°07′39″W / 59.60306°N 151.12750°W / 59.60306; -151.12750, 15 miles (24 km) east-southeast of Homer. The first part of the Glacier Lake Trail starts in the forest on nice, wide dirt trails. Grewingk Glacier Hike is the most popular hiking options and weâve put together a hiking plan for you so you donât miss the best views and wildlife. Learn More >, Alaska Tour & Travel
Walk the trails and see the glaciers of Alaska’s distant Kachemak Bay State Park. Date of experience: June 2013. Hiking to Grewingk Glacier is a favorite for both locals and visitors alike and suitable for all skill levels. Plan Now. The pilot for the water taxi stopped for us to see sea otters. Here are the rates and operating dates for this product. We see Grewingk Glacier every day from our yard, so it is an everyday sight. That source says "Named by W. H. Dall, US@C&GS, in 1880, for Constantin Grewingk" without the "von. Located in Kachemak Bay on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, Grewingk is part of the larger Harding Icefield , an expansive area that spawns 40 glaciers over 300 square miles. Schedule a kayak paddle on the lake with a local guide or base here and hike to the glacier or Alpine Ridge. You can camp at Rusty's Lagoon, at Rusty's Campsite (watch for the short Spur Trail less than half a mile in), or backpack in and camp on the beach at Glacier ⦠The glacier and creek were named in 1880 by W.H. 3900 Arctic Blvd, Ste 304
Grewingk or von Grewingk. In the sun, spangles of light flitter across the water surface. Launching from the Homer harbor, you'll get dropped off at Glacier Spit trailhead for a beautiful three mile hike to Grewingk Glacier Lake. When overcast, the clouds cling dramatically to the tops of bayside mountains. On a recent trip exploring Kachemak Bay with friends of mine, Dave and Peter, the three of us ventured through Halibut Cove on Daveâs 26 foot MacGregor sailboat, and into Halibut Cove Lagoon. The guided Grewingk Glacier hike covers about 4.5 total miles with minimal elevation gain. This massive ice monolith currently covers over 19,000 acres. This five-hour guided hiking excursion in Kachemak Bay State Park starts with a water taxi ride from Homer to the trailhead on the other side of the bay. See Grewingk Glacier Trail for glacier access. and have them handy. The Grewingk Glacier hike leaves from the tour operator office on the Homer Spit. Depending on the time of year, there are wildflowers to see and edible berries to sample, many of which the group's guide points out along the way. As a non-profit 501c3 organization since 1999, the Friends rely on the donations from individuals and grants to fund the programs and projects within the Park. Details. Hiking and camping along the shoreline and in the surrounding forests and mountains are excellent. This is an active excursion. Guests should wear synthetic clothes they can comfortably hike in and sturdy walking or hiking shoes. Grewingk Glacier drains west toward the Kachemak Bay, Alaska terminating in a proglacial lake in Kachemak Bay State Park. This was a nice picnic spot for us. We were spending 4 days camping on Right Beach near the Grewingk Glacier trailhead this past weekend and we were hoping for an opportunity to get closer to the glacier than the Grewingk Glacier Lake. You may want to call ahead as well to make sure it's in operation. 8 Thank cheribree2016 . Trails were well maintained as well as the hikers tram across the river. It was named in 1880 by W. H. Dall of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey for the Baltic German geologist Constantin Grewingk. It was named in 1880 by W. H. Dall of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey for the Baltic German geologist Constantin Grewingk.. References Reviewed September 17, 2012 . so beautiful. This hike is across Kachemak Bay in Halibut Cove. Grewingk Glacier is a 13-mile-long (21 km) glacier located in the Kenai Mountains, near Kachemak Bay, in the U.S. state of Alaska. Think Alaska. Pepper Peak â One of Eklutna Lakeâs best⦠July 2, 2020 July 2, 2020 (Creative Commons photo by Ground Truth Trekking)One of the most popular landmarks in ⦠"Great nature and glacier hike! Interpretive Hike to Grewingk Glacier from Homer. Child rates apply to children under the age of 13, but children must be at least 7 years old to participate. 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