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Explore & Discover Alaska

8 Best Glacier Hikes in Alaska

ByHalie West April 1, 2025May 15, 2025

8 Best Glacier Hikes in Alaska Glaciers are at the top of most visitors’ bucket list when Alaska comes to mind. Many glaciers can only be reached by helicopter, boat, or bush plane. However, a few amazing glaciers are close to the road and accessible by foot. The best glacier hikes in Alaska will leave…

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  • No noise. No crowds. This is the backcountry — climbing walls of ice where the real challenge lives, and the reward is earned, not given. 💪🐐 #novaalaskaguides #alaska#travelalaska#matanuskaglacier #adventureawaits#glacier#Alaska#frozenfun #nature
  • The beauty of Six Mile Creek isn’t filtered—and neither is the experience. Sharing it with guests, day after day, is what keeps us passionate about guiding this unforgettable stretch of Alaska. 🌊 #novaalaskaguides #sixmilecreek#rafting #whitewaterrafting #visitalaska #turquoisewater #natureunfiltered
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  • ❄️🌍 Today is World Glacier Day! In 2025, the UN declared this the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. Let's raise awareness and take action to protect these vital ice giants for future generations. 💧 #worldglaciersday #ClimateAction #PreserveOurPlanet #Glaciers #UN2025 #ProtectNature#alaska
  • When the rapids get real, you dive right in! 🌊🤿 #novaalaskaguides #sixmilecreek#coldplunge #whitewaterrafting #visitalaska #getoutdoors #alaska
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The beauty of Six Mile Creek isn’t filtered—and neither is the experience. Sharing it with guests, day after day, is what keeps us passionate about guiding this unforgettable stretch of Alaska. 🌊 #novaalaskaguides #sixmilecreek#rafting #whitewaterrafting #visitalaska #turquoisewater #natureunfiltered
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10/10 doctors agree: Glacier water hits different. 💧 No fancy bottles. No filters. Just you, ancient ice, and a once-in-a-lifetime sip. #novaalaskaguides #alaska #travelalaska #matanuskaglacier #glaciertours #FrozenFuel #NatureIsRefreshing #HydrationStation #TravelGram #Chillvibes
10/10 doctors agree: Glacier water hits different. 💧 No fancy bottles. No filters. Just you, ancient ice, and a once-in-a-lifetime sip. #novaalaskaguides #alaska #travelalaska #matanuskaglacier #glaciertours #FrozenFuel #NatureIsRefreshing #HydrationStation #TravelGram #Chillvibes
10/10 doctors agree: Glacier water hits different. 💧 No fancy bottles. No filters. Just you, ancient ice, and a once-in-a-lifetime sip. #novaalaskaguides #alaska #travelalaska #matanuskaglacier #glaciertours #FrozenFuel #NatureIsRefreshing #HydrationStation #TravelGram #Chillvibes
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10/10 doctors agree: Glacier water hits different. 💧 No fancy bottles. No filters. Just you, ancient ice, and a once-in-a-lifetime sip. #novaalaskaguides #alaska #travelalaska #matanuskaglacier #glaciertours #FrozenFuel #NatureIsRefreshing #HydrationStation #TravelGram #Chillvibes
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❄️🌍 Today is World Glacier Day! In 2025, the UN declared this the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. Let's raise awareness and take action to protect these vital ice giants for future generations. 💧 #worldglaciersday #ClimateAction #PreserveOurPlanet #Glaciers #UN2025 #ProtectNature#alaska
❄️🌍 Today is World Glacier Day! In 2025, the UN declared this the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. Let's raise awareness and take action to protect these vital ice giants for future generations. 💧 #worldglaciersday #ClimateAction #PreserveOurPlanet #Glaciers #UN2025 #ProtectNature#alaska
❄️🌍 Today is World Glacier Day! In 2025, the UN declared this the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. Let's raise awareness and take action to protect these vital ice giants for future generations. 💧 #worldglaciersday #ClimateAction #PreserveOurPlanet #Glaciers #UN2025 #ProtectNature#alaska
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❄️🌍 Today is World Glacier Day! In 2025, the UN declared this the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. Let's raise awareness and take action to protect these vital ice giants for future generations. 💧 #worldglaciersday #ClimateAction #PreserveOurPlanet #Glaciers #UN2025 #ProtectNature#alaska
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When the rapids get real, you dive right in! 🌊🤿 #novaalaskaguides #sixmilecreek#coldplunge #whitewaterrafting #visitalaska #getoutdoors #alaska
When the rapids get real, you dive right in! 🌊🤿 #novaalaskaguides #sixmilecreek#coldplunge #whitewaterrafting #visitalaska #getoutdoors #alaska
When the rapids get real, you dive right in! 🌊🤿 #novaalaskaguides #sixmilecreek#coldplunge #whitewaterrafting #visitalaska #getoutdoors #alaska
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