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Snow can be found in the valley late into the summer. Be careful of snow bridges and falling snow and ice if approach the snow fields.
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Snow-capped mountains see the sun peek through the clouds in the middle of summer on the Kenai Peninsula.
Byron Glacier lies at the top of the valley. Great views spread out before you. You can see all of the characteristics of a glacier valley on this hike.
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David Hitchcock
Aug 17, 2019 near Girdwood, AK
“Snow can be found in the valley late into the summer. Be careful of snow bridges and falling snow and ice if approach the snow fields.”  

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Snow can be found in the valley late into the summer. Be careful of snow bridges and falling snow and ice if approach the snow fields.
Byron Glacier lies at the top of the valley. Great views spread out before you. You can see all of the characteristics of a glacier valley on this hike.
On your way back, you can enjoy the view of the mountains above Portage Lake.
The trail is made of gravel and is fairly flat and wide as it climbs gently toward the glacier.
Leaves of the devil's club change color in August, bringing more color to the trail.
Fireweed turns to seed late in the summer.
The trail approaches Byron Creek, which runs along the trail at various points.
Snow-capped mountains see the sun peek through the clouds in the middle of summer on the Kenai Peninsula.
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Byron Glacier Trail

1.9 mi 3.0 km
 2 ROUTE
Girdwood, AK