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Childs Glacier North Tail

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Shorter trail that provides great views of Childs Glacier. Hiker crosses Million Dollar Bridge to get to trailhead.
1
mi
Distance
5
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingGeologically SignificantLakeViews
Access Issues
Childs Glacier Recreation Area is only accessible by boat or plane due to multiple road washouts.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.96mi
Distance
5ft
Elevation Gain
119ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
295ft
High Point
159ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
To get to the trailhead, you have to cross the Million Dollar Bridge which provides great views of Childs and Miles Glaciers. Trail weaves through thick alder and crosses a dried out river bed. It ends where Childs Glacier used to be, but the views of the glacier are still impressive. Trail is marked with orange markers and cairns.

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Contributors
Nicole I-M