The suspension bridge was an adventure in and of itself. It has a super cool suspension bridge and can be done all in the same day. The ice cave and the birth of Phelan Creek at the toe of the Gulkana Glacier The first bivi… Reasonable substitutions can be made. RF | PHOTO# 1002573. And sometimes you've just got to eat the donut, buy the shoes, or take the trip because it's your life and you only get one. On Sunday, we did a hike to Gulkana Glacier, a distance of a bout 4 miles one way, over rocky trail and a suspension bridge. 12:04 am Birding and Blooming on the Denali Highway. Hiking Castner Glacier During Winter They decided on the Alaska Range's Gulkana Glacier. ... Gulkana glacier abuts Canwell galcier; a large drop off overlooks Canwell. Change is on its way. Continue straight (east) along College Creek, don’t cross the bridge. Cable suspension bridge along Gulkana Glacier Hike, photograph by Michael Fuchs I’m grateful for the hikes and walks we have taken in the wilderness. In July, she, two other grad students, and a mountaineer led nine teenage girls onto Gulkana Glacier for eight days of science and life on ice. USGS gauging station. No one is going to see everything...for every target lost, there are a bunch of others right behind it. Summer research/internship made possible by the Kolkenkow/Reitz Fund from Carleton College with Regine Hock, Anthony Ardent, and the Glaciology Dept at University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute. Guy A West Bridge (Sacramento County, California) Built 1968 Wire suspension bridge over … Categories. A suspension bridge. Near the mouth of the canyon we passed some abandoned equipment used for gold mining. The Arctic Man competition takes place near Gulkana Glacier … Riley and I went out for another trip in September, this time in the Alaska Range. Wire suspension bridge over Gulkana River on pedestrian pathway Location Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska Status Open to pedestrians only Design Wire/cable suspension Approximate latitude, longitude +63.21386, -145.49615 (decimal degrees) 63°12'50" N, 145°29'46" W (degrees°minutes'seconds") Approximate UTM coordinates But at the end of the day - it makes a good story ... your story. File:Suspension bridge over College Creek, west of Gulkana Glacier, near Richardson Highway, August 11, 2013.jpg I hiked here a few years ago but this time we decided to spend the night. We had it all to ourselves We stood under it as well as on top of it, and saw evidence of bear and moose. Hikers cross a suspension bridge over College Creek on their way to Gulkana Glacier, Southcentral Alaska Harriman Glacier located in the Chugach National Forest in Alaska USA is melting at a rappied rate. Looking Across Gulkana Glacier Bridge. This time, after we crossed the suspension bridge, we stayed alert for a trail to the right, which we hoped would enable us to ascend to the peak of the moraine and get past the the unstable end moraine and the creek coming out of Gulkana – success!!! View Image Details. Gulkana Glacier Suspension Bridge. Mostly level ground, some walking on large rocks, and a suspension bridge! We decided to visit an easily accessible glacier, Gulkana Glacier, off the Richardson Highway. It's quite wiggly and fun to cross over the glacial melt below! "It was the perfect spot," Young said. On Sunday, we did a hike to Gulkana Glacier, a distance of a bout 4 miles one way, over rocky trail and a suspension bridge. The focus is on modeling mass balance and discharge of the Gulkana Glacier in Alaska and applying a climate change scenario in order to determine the magnitude of the effects of … Bridge: Gulkana Glacier Trail Footbridge: Location: Paxson vicinity, Alaska, USA: Image Set Contributor: Patrick S. O'Donnell: Related Image Lists: All from Patrick S. O'Donnell All in Alaska All in USA All Pedestrian Suspension Bridges The road/trail veers slightly east as you approach the suspension bridge over College Creek. Probably didn’t help that we had all eaten a … From the snow-kissed mountains to the icy rumblings of melting glaciers, Marines from 2nd Platoon Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif., along with instructors from U.S. Army Alaska’s Northern Warfare Training Center conducted military alpine operations at Black Rapids Training Site and Gulkana Glacier July 18, 2015. For instance, if one wants to swing and sway over a rushing creek, there is the suspension bridge in Isabel Pass on the route to the Gulkana Glacier which is nearly 200 feet/60 meters long. Drive in as far as your vehicle will allow (my Ford Focus made it a couple miles). We chose to wade through the runoff and up onto the glacier. Sunset on Goldstream. This suspension bridge crosses College Creek and is used for access to the Gulkana Glacier during the summer months. It's an out and back about 6 miles total. Be careful; the next 3 miles can have spots of open water even in the depths of winter, and the valley walls create a terrain trap. A view of the White Princess on the drive to Icefall Peak Dennis at the end of the road near the Gulkana Glacier. See more ideas about Beautiful places, Wonders of the world, Scenery. Closer to the glacier, a suspension bridge allows pedestrians to cross over Phelan Creek. Just a few minutes into the hike you're met with a super cool suspension bridge. College Glacier Hike. I know. This is required for crossing the river when the snow is melting. RF | PHOTO# 1002490. The hike would have been easy, because the distance and elevation change was not hard, but most of it was over really rocky terrain. On our last trek to Alaska, we somehow missed the Denali and Richardson Highways and the region called the “Interior”. Take one part sketchy suspension bridge, add in 360 degrees of stunning mountain views, and top it off with an incredible ice arch at the foot of a glacier; that’s exactly what you’ll get and more when you make the trek out to the Gulkana Glacier. We chose to wade through the runoff and up onto the glacier. Then hike the rest of the way into the glacier. The walk up the glacier started on an established trail, over a suspension bridge spanning College Creek, and to the base of the glacier. “It was the perfect spot,” Young said. Gulkana Glacier Suspension Bridge. Suspension bridge over College Creek, west of Gulkana Glacier, near Richardson Highway, August 11, 2013.jpg 3,456 × 4,608; 5.57 MB Suspension bridge over the Klondike River, Dawson, Yukon territory, ca 1898 (HEGG 633).jpeg 768 × 483; 106 KB The hike to Gulkana Glacier was fantastic. Mile 67 on the Richardson, at the Richardson Memorial, take the gravel road to the east. RF | PHOTO# 1002510. Yah. The peak of a hill just southwest of Gulkana Glacier has a post labeled PEWE 1975. The hike would have been easy, because the distance and elevation change was not hard, but most of it was over really rocky terrain. Gulkana Glacier Trail Suspension Footbridge (Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska) Wire suspension bridge over Gulkana River on pedestrian pathway Open to pedestrians only. The suspension bridge over Phelan Creek. Riley ready to go. Yes a questionable bridge over fast moving ice water that would not only sweep you away but would quickly lead to reenacting a scene from Titanic, but without a convenient door. ... Gulkana glacier abuts Canwell galcier; a large drop off overlooks Canwell. The suspension bridge over Phelan Creek. Feb 8, 2019 - Explore Kathleen O'Connell's board "Natural Wonders", followed by 2249 people on Pinterest. Down the road and across the street is a hike that what was described to us as being “a lovely hike to a glacier that has an Indiana Jones style suspension foot bridge and…it’s where the annual Arctic Man competition is held.” A description that no doubt had us excited. This A-frame hut is located at 4800 feet and requires an understanding of glacier conditions to reach it. Sometimes the bad days outnumber the good days, sometimes the good outnumber the bad. After waking up around 7am I started the hike early. Life is complicated. View Image Details. I don’t know either. The sea kayaking tour to Shoop Glacier was terrific. Gulkana is not the biggest, baddest glacier around, but when you can summit ancient ice without a guide, technical gear, or any tourists, trekking up Gulkana Glacier feels pretty badass. Further down the valley we came upon a suspension bridge that crossed the Gulkana River. Looking Across Gulkana Glacier Bridge. Wildlife includes moose and bears. A view of the White Princess on the drive to Icefall Peak Dennis at the end of the road near the Gulkana Glacier. One of their first tasks was to choose an Alaska glacier for the program. At this point, head east up College Creek. Before you leave the area, make sure to check out Gulkana Glacier Trail. Sunset on Goldstream. Want to know the ingredients for an epically awesome day hike? Tagged as Alaska, Alaska Interior, Gulkana Glacier, Suspension Bridge. Gulkana Glacier Hike . The first mile or so there is a defined trail but after that you're basically following the stream up to the glacier. Once again, we had an awesome guide who was really supportive and knowledgeable. The ice cave and the birth of Phelan Creek at the toe of the Gulkana Glacier The first bivi… View Image Details. “We all knew the glacier well, it’s road accessible, it’s got this Indiana Jones bridge and it’s safe — there’s no huge crevasses.” Probably didn’t help that we had all eaten a … Gulkana Glacier Trek. The hike begins the same as the Gulkana Glacier hike, following the dirt road north along Phelan Creek. The walk up the glacier started on an established trail, over a suspension bridge spanning College Creek, and to the base of the glacier. USGS gauging station. They decided on the Alaska Range’s Gulkana Glacier. Gulkana Glacier .