Public-use cabin
Swan Lake Cabin
Alpine lake cabin at 1,514 feet east of Thomas Bay, floatplane or ski access.
9.6 mi
Glacier
Baird Glacier
Large mainland glacier about 20 miles northeast of Petersburg with a broad outwash plain.
Tongass National Forest · USFS
- Glacier type
- Valley
- Viewing access
- Boat
- Viewing notes
- Boat to the outwash plain; no constructed trail.
- Walk on allowed
- No
Baird Glacier lies about 20 miles northeast of Petersburg. A large glacial outwash plain and terminal moraine in front of the ice support diverse plant communities. There is no constructed trail; visitors who boat to the outwash follow informal routes on sand and gravel and should expect slippery conditions.
Location
In pictures
Photography
Sources
- Baird GlacierUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-06
- Tongass National Forest GlaciersUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-06
Last updated 2026-11-09
