Park №23AlaskaEst. 1980

Glacier Bay

Alaska·3,223,383 acres·May–September

“Tidewater glaciers calve into a fjord shaped by 250 years of ice retreat.”

Best season

May–September

Trip length

2–4 days

Acres

3,223,383

Region

Alaska

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Highlights

Margerie Glacier
1-mile-wide tidewater glacier that calves constantly into the bay.
Bartlett Cove
Park HQ with the only road, lodge, and trails — base for any visit.
Fairweather Range
15,300-ft coastal peaks rising straight from the sea.

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