Location: Whittier
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Things to do in Whittier, Alaska (AK): The Best Nature & Parks
Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. The city is within the Valdez–Cordova Census Area. The 2015 population estimate was 214 people, almost all of whom live in a single building. Whittier is also a port for the Alaska Marine Highway.
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1. Portage Pass Trail
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By FiReTiTi - Portland, United States
This is a beautiful hike which becomes quickly steep. We had a good moment and went up to the glacier, where the view is beautiful.
2. Horsetail Falls Trail
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By SteveEd907 - Anchorage, United States
A beautiful hike to gorgeous views over Whittier and Passage Canal. As an avid Alaska hiker, I wouldn't call this an "easy hike" as I've seen on other reviews (you are climbing up most of the way), but I would say it is generally enjoyable for anyone in decent hiking condition. The first portion of the hike is much easier than after it turns uphill (and you are left to do a little bit of route-finding). In late July, we got to experience berry picking (both salmonberries and blueberries) and some up-close bear viewing (with a contented black bear munching on trail side blueberries). The planks make for a pretty easy time through through what could be wet conditions. As a previous comment stated, there is basically no signage on the trail. And it doesn't really need any ... there is one trail and you can't really get lost. Pretty much Alaska hiking.
3. Emerald Cove Trail
4. Decision Point State Marine Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
