From Glacier View: Matanuska Glacier Guided Walking Tour – Anchorage, Alaska

EXPERIENCE

Discover the beauty of the Matanuska Glacier on foot with this guided walking tour that departs from Glacier View. Uncover the wonders of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers. Get outfitted with all the necessary gear and be transported by vehicle to the glacier terminus at the front of the park.

Follow your guide through the rock fields of the large terminal moraine and onto the impressive ‘Ice Falls’ area of the Matanuska Glacier. This expanse of dense glacier ice naturally falls over the submerged rock deposit underneath it and reflects back up, creating jagged upward spire formations (seracs).

Admire views of a small lake at the front of the ‘Ice Falls’ that is the creation point for the water that feeds a powerful Matanuska river that is just downstream. Along the way, there are constant views and evolving glacier features to check out.

Have the chance to see erratics (deposited rock), flowing moulins, and deep crevasses as you pass through an ever-evolving landscape with active geology all around you. Have the chance to fill your water bottle with some glacier water along the way.

Return to your starting point at the end of your your, reflecting on your unforgettable glacier adventure in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness.

HIGHLIGHTS

Expereince the thrill of stepping onto a glacier in the Alaskan wilderness
View unique glacier features like ice falls, moulins, and deep crevasses
Capture incredible photos of the Matanuska Glacier to share with friends
Enjoy hiking at a leisurely pace over easy terrain that is suitable for families
Learn about the Matanuska Glacier as you go with the help of your guide

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