Glacier Bay National Preserve
National Preserve · AK
Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is known as Homeland to the Huna and Yakutat Lingít, and is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage. From sea to summit, Glacier Bay offers limitless opportunities for adventure and inspiration.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/glba
- Location
- Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve (58.801, -136.841)
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Passport stamp locations
- Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center
Hours
Glacier Bay Operating Hours and Seasonstoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
There are no entrance gates at Glacier Bay National Park, so we are technically open 24-hours a day; however, services may be extremely limited depending on the time of your visit. The main visitor season is from late-May through early-September with the peak being the month of July. Check the VISITOR CENTERS tab below to see hours for specific facilities, and read the exceptions that detail seasonal changes in hours.
Glacier Bay Visitor Center Desk Hoursclosed today
Visitor centers
2
Self-guided tours
5
Boat through Glacier Bay!8–12 hours · 28 stops
Follow a journey into Glacier Bay, with locations and descriptions hand-picked by Glacier Bay Park Rangers.
Ethnobotany Walk in Bartlett Cove30–120 minutes · 12 stops
Find the useful plants of Glacier Bay and Bartlett Cove! The Tlingit have called Glacier Bay home since time immemorial. Learn the Tlingit words for the many edible and useful plants found in Glacier Bay. Tour starts at the Whale 68 (Snow) exhibit, but can be started at the far end of the Tlingit trail and completed in reverse. CAUTION: Glacier Bay is home to several inedible or dangerous plants. Do not consume wild plants unless you are certain it is safe to eat.
Guided Walk - Forest Loop Trail30–90 minutes · 11 stops
Join this guided walk written by a Glacier Bay Park Ranger. The Forest Loop Trail is a great short hike in Bartlett Cove, able to completed in an average of about 45 minutes.
The Birds of South Marble Island15–120 minutes · 11 stops
Learn the many species of birds who call South Marble Island home! This rocky island is not only home to endangered Steller Sea Lions, but also many birds who feast in the productive waters surrounding the island. Keep a look out for humpback whales who also frequent this area.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.