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20230811-FS-AJ-SpencerGlacierLake-0007 (54090101282)

Hike

Spencer Glacier Trail

Ends at Spencer Lake
Inside Chugach National Forest
1,200 ft of climbing

6.4 mi out & back · 1,200 ft gain · 628 ft high point · Moderate · Gravel

In Chugach National Forest · AK · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Spencer Glacier Trail is a 6.4-mile out and back gravel route in Chugach National Forest to Spencer Lake.

Elevation

1,200 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

0.6 mi from the trailhead
Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground
Campground · AK

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

9 mi from you
Gary Williams Moraine Trail
- Ends at Portage Lake
- Inside Chugach National Forest
- Camp 1 mi away
0.3 mi out & back · 47 ft gain · Easy
Chugach National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Out: 710 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Spencer LakeDestination · 2.4 mi in
Spencer GlacierNearby · 3.2 mi in

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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 6.4 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,200 ft round trip
High point: 628 ft
Low point: 181 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 6.4 mi and 1,200 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Trailhead: 60.7057° N · 149.0541° W

Get directions Open the map

1.7 mi from the trailhead

Spencer Bench Cabin

Campground · AK

7.5 mi from the trailhead

Bertha Creek Campground

Campground · AK

11 mi from you

Portage Pass Trail

Ends at Portage Lake
1,978 ft of climbing
Camp 5 mi away

4.4 mi out & back · 1,978 ft gain · Hard

AK · Camp 5 mi away

Inht: Portage Pass Trail

Ends at Portage Lake
1,970 ft of climbing
Camp 5 mi away

4.2 mi out & back · 1,970 ft gain · Moderate

AK · Camp 5 mi away

Byron Glacier Trail

Ends at Byron Glacier
Inside Chugach National Forest
Camp 1 mi away

1.8 mi out & back · 158 ft gain · Easy

Chugach National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

3 Finger - Shrode Lake Trail

Ends at Lake Shrode
Inside Chugach National Forest
1,288 ft of climbing

3.3 mi out & back · 1,288 ft gain · Moderate

Chugach National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Kern Creek Trail

Ends at a viewpoint
Inside Chugach National Forest
1,301 ft of climbing

1.5 mi out & back · 1,301 ft gain · Moderate

Chugach National Forest · Camp 10 mi away

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today32°26°Partly Sunny
Sat38°23°Chance Light Snow
Sun29°24°Mostly Cloudy
Mon34°27°Light Snow Likely
Tue36°27°Snow Likely
Wed34°27°Chance Light Snow
Thu34°26°Chance Light Snow

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph SW

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