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A boardwalk winding through lush rainforest

Trail

Forest Trail (Bartlett Cove)

One-mile rainforest and beach loop at Glacier Bay headquarters, with daily ranger walks.

Reference 32

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve · NPS

Distance
1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Loop
Surface
Dirt, gravel and boardwalk
Est time
1 hours
Access modes
Hike
Hike

A 1-mile loop (30 minutes to 1.5 hours) through temperate rainforest and beach at Bartlett Cove. Start in front of Glacier Bay Lodge or south of the boat ramp. The surface mixes dirt, gravel and boardwalk, with benches and viewing platforms. Rangers lead a guided walk on this trail every afternoon in summer.

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Last updated 2026-11-09