Byron Glacier

It has been a relatively warm, mild winter here but we were still shocked to find no snow or ice on the trail to Byron. The glacier was pretty small as well but as always, fun to play on and around. It was foggy in Anchorage but we took a chance that we could find some sun in Portage Valley and we were right! It's such a fun and easy hike to a glacier that we can't help but come back again and again.

The trailhead to Byron Glacier is off the same exit as the Begich Boggs Visitor's Center. You'll take a right turn after exiting and after a short distance you'll see the parking lot on your right.

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Byron Glacier

Byron Glacier is an easy-to-access glacier near Portage Lake. When you take the exit to the Begich Boggs visitors center there will be a right turn to Byron Glacier. After a short drive the parking lot will be on the right. The trail is pretty easy, wide and well-defined. If you take a stroller you'll probably want to park it at the end of the trail to cross the rock field to the actual glacier. Or not. It's a pretty view even if you don't get up close and personal.

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