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This private property is the only place to step directly onto Matanuska Glacier. Ice access through the private property at Mile 102 has its own fee (recent listings: about $55 per adult), and a guided tour is required; ask your operator whether it is included.
Located at Milepost 102 on the Glenn Highway, this area provides direct access to the ice. A 1-mile descent and a private bridge crossing bring you to the main lodge.
Since 2021, self-guided walks are prohibited.
15-30 minutesCheck-in & Gear
This check-in building sits at the bottom of South Glacier Park Road. Here, you sign waivers, meet your guide, and get your ice gear. Drive slowly on the 1-mile access road. It gets steep and slippery during winter months.
20 minutesUneven terrain
This rocky, debris-covered edge serves as the staging ground before you step onto the ice. You will walk across uneven terrain. Expect potentially muddy conditions here during the summer melt.
1.5-3 hoursMeltwater pools
These active sections feature blue meltwater pools, deep crevasses, and towering ice formations. You will spend most of your guided trek exploring this landscape. Bring a reusable water bottle. You can taste the cold glacier meltwater straight from surface streams.
