Girdwood & Turnagain Arm Classics
Summer
~8–12 hrsDrive: 45–180 minEst. times added
Drive: ~1 hr each way Total time: 6–8 hrs Plan: Beluga Point → Bird Point Overlook → Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center → Alyeska Aerial Tram → Girdwood boardwalks Eat/Drink: The Bake Shop (breakfast/lunch), Double Musky (dinner). Add‑ons: Quick Byron Glacier trail walk if conditions are good. Local Tip: Time your Tram ride for late afternoon—warmer light, fewer crowds. Pro Tip: Watch the tide timetable; bore tides and beluga sightings line up best on big tide swings.
Suggested flow
- Start — Depart Eagle River Log Cabin
- Drive — Head to first stop
- Explore — Main activity
- Optional — Scenic stop/cafe
- Return — Drive back
Packing list
- Water & snacks
- Layered clothing
- Camera/phone
Safety notes
- Check weather & daylight.
- Respect closures & wildlife.
- Leave no trace.