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TREKKN RV Travels and Recommendations guide
Top 6 locations in Girdwood, Anchorage
byTREKKN RV Travels and
Michal Ben-Ari and
Julie Bonner and
TREKKN RV Travels
Live update: Updated March 2, 2022Copy link
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
TREKKN RV TravelsGirdwood is a small town full of things to do. Situated between the towering Chugach mountain range, the community of Girdwood takes outdoor recreation seriously. Whether you’re looking for a full-day adventure, a half-day excursion, or an hour-long walk, Girdwood can provide for you.
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2. Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsIn the summer, the vast network of hiking trails will keep you occupied for as long as you’d like. Take a short walk over to Virgin Creek Falls for a fantastic waterfall viewing, or even prepare yourself for the 22-mile Crow Pass trail.
If walking is not your thing, mountain biking is a very popular way to explore the area. In the winter, Alyeska Resort becomes a top-notch ski area.
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3. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsOn their website, they describe themselves as “a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care”.
On their 200-acre plot of land, they are facilitating the rehabilitation of brown bears, black bears, moose, elk, wolves, foxes, and more. They are open every day of the week from 10 am to 6 pm.
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4. Trail of Blue Ice
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsThis tame 10-mile round-trip path leads you through the valley, past calm ponds, stoic woods, turquoise lakes, and spectacular views of glaciers hanging from the mountains above.
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5. Williwaw Campground
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsWilliwaw Campground serves as an excellent halfway point along the Seward Highway.
If you’d like to break up your travel into two days, spending a night at this campground is a great way to continue soaking up natural Alaska.
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6. Byron Glacier Trail Head
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsBesides Portage Glacier, which is only accessible by boat, there happens to be another glacier in the area accessible by foot: Byron Glacier.
The trail is nothing special, coming in at a mile one-way, and mostly flat. With caution, you can walk right up to the glacier, soaking in its timeless charm.
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