Seward Alaska - Hiking Adventures
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Guided &
Self-Guided Hikes from Miller's Landing -
Self-Guided Hikes on Seward Area
Trails |
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Self-Guided Hikes from Miller's Landing
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Miller’s Landing has some great hiking areas for you to explore. The
Caines Head 5 Mile Coastal Trail has been listed as one of the top
ten hikes
in Alaska and begins right next to Miller’s Landing.
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Caines Head Costal Trail,
hike what Backpacker Magazine has ranked one of the top ten
costal hiking trails in North America. The trail
starts just west of Miller's. This tide-dependent
walk follows the inter-tidal coastline to Caine's Head State
Marine Park where there's plenty of trails, to South Beach,
through the fort & around the area.
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Once at Caines Head there are
more trails and Fort McGilvray to explore. The fort was the strategic
command center during World War II, use your headlamp or flash light to
explore the underground maze of passages and rooms. You can also take the water taxi to Caine’s Head and just
explore the hike up to the top to see Fort McGilvary and then back down
to the south beach there for beachcombing.
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Tonsina Beach is a good hike (3 miles round trip).
There is a big beach there for beachcombing and a salmon stream. The
trail there also starts near Miller’s Landing. Many people go there to
watch the salmon spawn in the streams. Some go there to get a limit of
salmon in the salt water (salmon are protected in Alaska in the streams
in our areas because it’s their spawning grounds). It is an easy place
to get a limit of salmon! |
Thumb Cove is across the bay. You have to take the Miller’s Landing
water taxi to get there. There are miles of beaches to explore, a salmon
stream, great salmon fishing for pinks and chum salmon, and good berry
picking too (in season).
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Guided Hikes with Miller's
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Join our naturalists on hikes departing from Millers
Landing. Bring comfortable hiking cloths, food, and water
for the walk. Expect Alaska hiking over moderate terrain. Note: for the Caine's Head Coastal Hike bring a
headlamp to
explore Fort McGilvray. Dogs are welcome, but remember to
have a leash on hand. Please call for group rates and daily
special pricing. Foul weather gear and meals not provided. |
Tonsina Interpretive Walk
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3 Miles Round Trip/ 3 Hours
• Min. number of people: 2
• Times: Variable
• Price: $45 per person |
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This hike leaves on foot from Miller's Landing, and follows
moderate hiking terrain through hemlock forests to a costal
estuary. Learn about wild edibles, tree identification,
local birds, as well as Seward history. During salmon season
(July 15th - Aug. 20th) watch thousands of salmon gather
inside Tonsina Creek. |
Another way to enjoy Tonsina |
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Hike to Tonsina with our fishing guide who will share his
knowledge of fishing techniques,
etiquette, and all around 'fishy' lore. During salmon season
(July 15th - Aug. 20th) watch thousands of salmon gather
inside Tonsina Creek. For more information
CLICK HERE |
Caines Head Coastal Trail
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• 6 Miles One Way Hike with water taxi/ 6 Hours
• Min. number of people: 2
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Times: Tide Dependant,
check with us
• Leaves from Miller's Landing on foot
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Price: $89 per person |
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Continuing from Tonsina Creek,
hike what Backpacker Magazine has ranked one of the top ten
costal hiking trails in North America. This tide-dependent
walk follows the inter-tidal coastline to Caines Head State
Marine Park where you can explore Fort McGilvray. Once the
strategic command center during World War II, use your
headlamp or flash light to explore the underground maze of
passages and rooms. We conclude our hike at the north beach
of Caine's Head where our water taxi will return you to Miller's
Landing. |
Self Guided Hikes on Seward Area Trails
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Seward Trail Maps |
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Exit Glacier Trail |
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You can walk to the face of the glacier or up to an overview
of the glacier, a 2 to 4 mile round trip. The trails
meander by the glacier run-off streams and are still a work
in progress in places. Seward Hiway Mile 3, then 8
miles up the road to the parking lot. |
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First Lake/Two Lakes Trail |
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First Lake is located
behind AVTEC on 2nd Ave, access is thru the school parking
lot. There is a trail around the lake that meanders
to another Lake up higher then down the other side of First
Lake, a fun hike. This is a salmon spawning
lake, during the runs you can watch the salmon fighting up
the creek to the lake. There's a picnic area with
tables (bring lunch) and a creek that feeds the lake. |
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Iditarod Memorial & Waterfront Trail |
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Founder's Park - on east
end of Railroad - is the start of this waterfront trail.
The trail meanders from downtown thru the harbor area,
around the Lagoon. This part of the trail is paved &
you'll share it with the bike traffic. You can
continue (not well marked) north 1½ miles on Seward
Hiway to Nash Road & the original Iditarod Trail. |
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The Iditarod Trail
(original serum run) starts on north side of mile 2 Nash Road (look
to the north of the road: there's a monument at the
trailhead). This goes 4 miles to Bear Lake, from there
it's being re-established - will eventually go to Girdwood! |
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Lost Lake Trail |
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 The Lost Lake Trail:
An excellent hike with beautiful scenery. Fish in the
backcountry or camp off the trail near Lost Lake. In
the winter the alpine area is an excellent place to ski,
snowboard, or snowmobile.
Seward Hiway Mile 5 at Lost
Lake subdivision - up gravel road follow signs to parking.
There is no trailhead yet. Other end of this trail is
the Primrose Trail, access at Seward Hiway Mile 17 -
campground is 1.5 miles in. 5 to 7 hours from
subdivision. |
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Mount Marathon Race Trail or Jeep Trail |
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The Race trail starts at
the west end of Jefferson Street, loops up and around at the
3000 foot level and joins the trail to end where you
started. Very steep, don't stray off the trail, the
pay-off is a stunning view of Resurrection Bay. |
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The Jeep trail is a
little easier hike with access to alpine meadows &
waterfalls up the northwest flank of Mount Marathon.
The trail starts from 2nd Ave at Monroe and climbs up and around
the mountain through some thick vegetation, then above
tree-line & fantastic
vistas. |
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Further north are many short and long trails.
These areas are
all under the No Trace Left Behind rule. |
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