alohaislandgirl Posted June 16, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I will be going to a cruise to Skagway in a week, I have my heart set on hiking the 11 mile ( round trip) trail to the glacier. Has anyone done this? Is it really difficult? I hike occasionally , but have not been in awhile and now am having second thoughts. I am a fairly fit female in my late twenties. I have hiking boots also. p.s. if you think it is too long of a hike, what would you recommend instead for similar price range and views?? Thank you in advance, - Clara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 17, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 17, 2011 My son has done this. It is all rocks and more rocks and a long way to the glacier. :) Certainly enjoyable, if it's of interest to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted June 17, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Those rocks are sometimes refered to as an 'Alaska garden' and 11 miles of them is a long, long hike. A half mile of them seems like forever. It is not my idea of a good time. In general you do not need hiking boots in Alaska, but this hike might be the exception if you have weak ankles. I don't take hiking boots to Alaska. I wear walking shoes with slip resistant soles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted June 17, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Not sure where you got the 11 mile round trip info from. More like 5 miles round trip from the train stop. http://www.skagway.org/vertical/Sites/%7B7820C4E3-63B9-4E67-95BA-7C70FBA51E8F%7D/uploads/%7B68C35A36-4A10-4DB7-8A56-633B821CAF53%7D.PDF And it is not all rocks - the first part is through a forest on a more traditional trail. Going on your own or with a tour group? Can do either. You could do the Lower Dewey Lake trail that doesn't involve a train ride, but not really a similar hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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