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A trail into the moss forests of Glacier Bay.


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0.4

Miles

0.6

KM

Point to Point

128' 39 m

High

34' 11 m

Low

93' 28 m

Up

7' 2 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

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Family Friendly A relatively easy trail with plenty to explore in this lush forest!

Description

The Forest Trail starts just outside the Glacier Bay village, between the village and campground. It starts from the Beach Trail, and heads directly away from the water, as it goes into the tall fir trees of the moss forest. Lush vegetation covers the ground between the trees. Everything is moist.

Flora & Fauna

Northern rainforest - tall fir trees, lush vegetation, colorful mushrooms in late summer.

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Joan Pendleton

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Pink mushrooms dot the groundcover in late August throughout Glacier Bay's moss forests.
Jan 9, 2017 near Juneau, AK
The Beach Trail offers a lovely view of a place where the mountains meet the sea.
Jan 9, 2017 near Juneau, AK
An interesting mushroom pops through the undergrowth along the Forest Trail.
Jan 9, 2017 near Juneau, AK
Moss blankets the forest surrounding Glacier Bay.
Jan 9, 2017 near Juneau, AK

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