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Activity Kachemak Bay State Park, Homer

Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail

An activity in Kachemak Bay State Park, Homer, free to visit and worth about 5 hours. Best time to go: Jun–Aug.

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Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail in Kachemak Bay State Park, Homer
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Why go

Flat 3.5-mile trail from Glacier Spit to a lake with floating ice below Grewingk Glacier.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Homer, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. The closest of our other picks is La Baleine Cafe, 16 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 5 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Kachemak Bay State Park
Price
Free
Time needed
5 hr
Best time
Jun–Aug

Nearby

The 4 closest curated picks in Homer, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    La Baleine Cafe

    Small Spit cafe known for seafood breakfast bowls and fresh fish.

    Food · 16 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Salty Dawg Saloon

    Lighthouse-topped log bar on the Spit, walls papered with signed dollar bills.

    Drinks · 17 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mako's Water Taxi

    Water taxi across Kachemak Bay to trailheads in Kachemak Bay State Park.

    Activity · 17 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Homer Spit

    4.5-mile gravel spit lined with boardwalk shops, charters and harbor views.

    Sight · 18 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Homer run from 31°F in January to 60°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail itself, we suggest: Jun–Aug.

Modelled monthly averages for Homer from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Homer weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Grewingk Glacier, Alaska 99603, USA
Coordinates
59.58083, -150.95028
Destination
Homer, Alaska

Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail?

Plan on about 5 hours at Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail?

Our pick: Jun–Aug. Insider tip: Pack a lunch and bear spray; there are no services across the bay.

Is Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail free?

Yes, we list Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail?

Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail is at Grewingk Glacier, Alaska 99603, USA, in Kachemak Bay State Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail?

Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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