Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
East Glacier Trail Loop Trail — West Side
Hiking
5.0
(5)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Tongass National Forest
Tips
February 24, 2022
Hiking
According to the visitor center flyer, the circular route is 5.6 km long and takes 2.5 hours to complete the route.
(Difficulty: Challenging; gravel, rock, & stairs).
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October 26, 2023
Mountain biking
Expect to ride a mix of singletrack and hardened doubletrack here, and to dodge hikers and even guided hiking groups, especially during cruise ship days.
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Informations
Distance 1.70 km
Uphill 40 m
Downhill 160 m
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