Exploring ALASKA | Hiking the Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail

This trail, hands down, is one of the most popular hikes in the Kachemak Bay State Park. It is one of the easiest hikes in the park as the trail is well maintained, and you can't beat the view of the glacier at the lake. For the first 1.5 miles, the trail meanders through mixed cottonwood and Sitka spruce. These cottonwoods are some of the largest in the park so take time to appreciate their enormous size. After 1.5 miles, the trail proceeds straight towards the lake on alluvial flats. Keep an eye out for small hawks and bald eagles hunting from treetops in this area. At 2.7 miles you pass the Saddle Trail junction. This trail will lead you over to Halibut Cove where you will most likely be picked up by your water taxi. The final stretch of trail heads through a heavy alder section before spitting you out on the lake shore for your spectacular views. Enjoy lounging on the beach, watching icebergs or exploring up the beach looking for wildlife (the occasional black bear has been spotted along the trail). For Info / Maps: https://www.alaska.org/detail/grewing... Mako Water Taxi Service: https://www.makoswatertaxi.com/ 00:00 Water Taxi ride from Homer 02:20 Beach Landing & Hike Starts 08:48 Grewingk Glacier Lake 12:09 Hiking Back Out & Water Taxi Return --------------- 👕 Shop Our Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/1870sme... 🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: https://shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!) 🌱MIGardener: https://migardener.com/?ref=RvfqYBHzo... (Promo Code 1870 for 10% off!) 🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Planter: https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SH... (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!) 🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: https://forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.4... (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off) 🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1... 🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Finds: https://amzn.to/3ihSgZP --------------- Mailing Address: That 1870's Homestead P.O. Box 179 Newport, MI 48166 --------------- ✅ Connect with Us 🐐 YouTube:    / @1870s   Facebook:   / 1870shomestead   Instagram:   / that_1870s_homestead   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@that_1870s_h... Pinterest:   / that1870s   EMAIL: [email protected] --------------- Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel ---------------