Girdwood Guidebook
Sightseeing
Byron Glacier Trail Head
1500 Byron Glacier Rd"Winner Creek Trail is a 6.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Girdwood, Alaska that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from January until October.
The first portion of the trail is maintained for WHEELCHAIR access. There is a hand tram along the trail that is not open during winter.
Please note: as of 08/05/19, hikers have reported that the hand pull tram bridge is closed for maintenance." (Alltrails Website)
21 locals recommend
Winner Creek Trail Alyeska Trailhead
"Winner Creek Trail is a 6.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Girdwood, Alaska that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from January until October.
The first portion of the trail is maintained for WHEELCHAIR access. There is a hand tram along the trail that is not open during winter.
Please note: as of 08/05/19, hikers have reported that the hand pull tram bridge is closed for maintenance." (Alltrails Website)
Sightseeing
"Byron Glacier Trail is a 3.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Girdwood, Alaska that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October.
Trail offers an easy walk for all ages. It allows a close-up view of a glacier with rugged, mountains in all directions. A good family outing with a variety of things to do for the whole family. Users have reported winter trail closures, please check ahead before hiking. The alder/cottonwood forest is lush with ferns for a serene beginning to the hike. Byron Creek is a cascading, whitewater, glacial creek. The many stones along its bank offer many imaginative activities for children and adults (rock skipping, fort building). Snowfields left from the previous winter's avalanches supply many snowballs for those inclined to a friendly contest. The trail branches in many directions as it nears the snowfields below Byron Glacier. Bouldering on the rocks of the side and terminal moraines can be a challenge. Portage Lake and Valley can be seen looking north." (Alltrails website)
21 locals recommend
Byron Glacier Trail Head
1500 Byron Glacier Rd"Byron Glacier Trail is a 3.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Girdwood, Alaska that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October.
Trail offers an easy walk for all ages. It allows a close-up view of a glacier with rugged, mountains in all directions. A good family outing with a variety of things to do for the whole family. Users have reported winter trail closures, please check ahead before hiking. The alder/cottonwood forest is lush with ferns for a serene beginning to the hike. Byron Creek is a cascading, whitewater, glacial creek. The many stones along its bank offer many imaginative activities for children and adults (rock skipping, fort building). Snowfields left from the previous winter's avalanches supply many snowballs for those inclined to a friendly contest. The trail branches in many directions as it nears the snowfields below Byron Glacier. Bouldering on the rocks of the side and terminal moraines can be a challenge. Portage Lake and Valley can be seen looking north." (Alltrails website)
Sightseeing
"Winner Creek Trail is a 6.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Girdwood, Alaska that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from January until October.
The first portion of the trail is maintained for WHEELCHAIR access. There is a hand tram along the trail that is not open during winter.
Please note: as of 08/05/19, hikers have reported that the hand pull tram bridge is closed for maintenance." (Alltrails Website)
21 locals recommend
Winner Creek Trail Alyeska Trailhead
"Winner Creek Trail is a 6.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Girdwood, Alaska that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from January until October.
The first portion of the trail is maintained for WHEELCHAIR access. There is a hand tram along the trail that is not open during winter.
Please note: as of 08/05/19, hikers have reported that the hand pull tram bridge is closed for maintenance." (Alltrails Website)