The trailhead is accessible only by water; the usual method is to charter a water taxi from the town of Homer. In fact, most hikers use this as the endpoint for a short but beautiful thru-hike, starting at the Glacier Spit trailhead, hiking to Grewingk Glacier, then getting picked up by the water taxi here.

You can hike out and back from this trailhead alone if you want the shortest trip possible, but there are some steep stairs to navigate. Also, be aware that bear sightings are extremely common, year after year, near where the Saddle Trail approaches Grewingk Glacier.

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1. Grewingk Lake and Saddle Trail

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Hike the moderate 7.0-mile Grewingk Lake and Saddle Trail to see a glacier-fed lake with icebergs, accessible by water taxi from Homer.

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2. Grewingk Lake and Saddle Trail Traverse

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Hike the Grewingk Lake and Saddle Trail Traverse in Kachemak Bay State Park for glacier views, icebergs, and diverse Alaskan landscapes.

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