Near Beach Trail
The Beach Trail provides beautiful views of Bartlett Cove and some wonderful sunset glows. Photo credit: NPS Photo.
Near Beach Trail
Pink mushrooms dot the groundcover in late August throughout Glacier Bay's moss forests.
Near Beach Trail
With constantly changing weather, views can be obstructed by clouds and fog. Here is a brief glimpse of the peaks from the dock at the Visitor Center.
Near Beach Trail
The Beach Trail offers a lovely view of a place where the mountains meet the sea.
Near Beach Trail
An interesting mushroom pops through the undergrowth along the Forest Trail.

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Beach Trail

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A trail along the rocky shoreline of Glacier Bay's Bartlett Cove.
0.7
mi
Distance
38
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.75mi
Distance
38ft
Elevation Gain
31ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
41ft
High Point
12ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Beach Trail starts at the docks in the Glacier Bay village and heads southwest, passing the campground. The trail heads along the beach which is rocky. This trail is a great place to watch for all sorts of sea wildlife - killer whales, minke whales, humpback whales spouting, etc. Bald eagles and other birds can be seen. On a clear day the Fairweather Range rises in the distance.

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