Alaska portage glacier. First views were exciting. Paddle up to spencer glacier via raftkayak and venture out onto the ice for a glacier trek exploring moulins blue pools crevasses and more. Then when we actually got close we were in awe.
Access onto spencer glacier is always changing. However its big blue icebergs are often found along the shore of the lake right in front of the parking area. State of alaska and is included within the chugach national forest.
Portage glacier is a glacier on the kenai peninsula of the us. We were able to hike a short trail from the visitor center. It is located south of portage lake and 6 km 4 mi west of whittier.
Driving from anchorage to seward portage glacier was visible from the seward highway. Access is via the seward highway about 50 miles south of anchorage. The portage valley was literally shaped by glaciers and today is a perfect spot for exploring.
Portage was once longer a roadside glacier but it recedes an average of one foot a day and is now no longer visible from the road. We did not take the portage cruise to get closer.