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Varni West Trail

Inside Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

2.1 mi out & back · 195 ft gain · 71 ft high point · Easy

In Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve · AK · National Park Service

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About this hike

Varni West Trail is a 2.1-mile out and back in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.

Elevation

195 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.9 mi from the trailhead
Alsek River Cabin
Campground · AK

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Out: 50 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.1 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 195 ft round trip
High point: 71 ft
Low point: 22 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 2.1 mi and 195 ft of climbing
Managed by: National Park Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 59.1004° N · 138.4241° W

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10.5 mi from the trailhead

Tanis Mesa Cabin

Campground · AK

Camp 4 mi away

2.7 mi out & back · 150 ft gain · Easy

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve · Camp 4 mi away

Plains North Trail

Inside Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Camp 4 mi away

2.5 mi out & back · Easy

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve · Camp 4 mi away

East Cabin North Trail

Inside Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

3.5 mi out & back · 451 ft gain · Moderate

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve · Camp 5 mi away

Main Trail East

Inside Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

2.3 mi out & back · 360 ft gain · Easy

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve · Camp 7 mi away

Dunes Route

Inside Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

3.2 mi out & back · Easy

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve · Camp 7 mi away

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- Inside Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
- Camp 4 mi away
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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu42°27°Rain Showers Likely
Fri42°28°Sunny
Sat43°29°Sunny
Sun43°31°Mostly Sunny
Mon44°30°Partly Sunny
Tue45°30°Mostly Sunny
Wed45°Mostly Sunny

Thu: Rain Showers Likely · wind 0 to 5 mph E

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain