ケナイ半島地区の天然記念物・トップ8

The hike to Russian River Falls on the Kenai Peninsula takes you through Alaska's impressive nature on a well-developed and mostly flat path. The approximately 2-mile trail starts at the Russian River Campground and runs through dense forests that offer you a view of the native flora and fauna. The hike is relatively easy, making it ideal for relaxed exploration. At the end of the trail, two observation platforms await you, perfectly placed to experience the impressive waterfalls up close. This place comes alive especially during salmon season in summer. Thousands of salmon fight their way upstream here, and with a little luck you can even watch bears fishing - a unique spectacle of nature that will stay with you for a long time. Other wildlife, such as eagles and the occasional fox, also take advantage of the abundance of fish and make the scenery even more impressive. The chance of seeing animals is particularly high early in the morning or towards the evening. The Russian River Falls Trail is more than just a hike; It gives you the feeling of diving deep into Alaska's wild nature and offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventurers.

What a unique place. Hikes of varying difficulty levels allow everyone to enjoy a breathtaking view of the glacier. In a few years, however, you will have to climb a few more meters in altitude to still be able to see the glacier tongue.

The Harding Icefield is a huge field of ice and snow. And when I say huge, I mean that it goes beyond your imagination. This icefield "feeds" around 40 glaciers that "emerge" from it. The hike there is the icing on the cake of a trip to Alaska. It takes you over 15 kilometers (there and back) and 1000 meters in altitude through the most beautiful picture-book landscape. Magnificent views motivate you from the start to definitely walk the trail to the end. When you arrive at the Harding Icefield, you are simply overwhelmed by this place, which seems as if you are standing at the end of the world. Everything becomes quiet. Everything is perfect. You absolutely have to do it!!!

From the End of the Road Park you can enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and the stunning surrounding landscape. It's an ideal location to unwind before embarking on your travels to or from Homer.

Exit Glacier Viewpoint provides a unique chance to explore the effects of glacier movement on the landscape. Though not the oldest or largest glacier in Alaska, Exit Glacier is remarkably accessible. Here, you can observe firsthand the transformation of the terrain due to glacial activity, as well as the remarkable process of plant life gradually reclaiming the once-barren rocky terrain left behind by the glacier's retreat.

You can see Juneau Creek Falls from either side of the creek, although which viewpoint is best can vary from year to year. You'll have to walk past the campground to find the best lookout spots on this side and, as with the other side of the creek, take care where you walk: Some parts of the bank are severely undercut and could crumble beneath your feet.

Estimates of this waterfall's height range from 60 to 100 feet (18 to 30 m). Either way, it's a thundering mist factory. It can take a little walking to find the best lookouts from above, and there is no safe way to get down to the base of the falls. Be careful where you put your feet on the high-up overlook trails, too; some parts of the upper bank are severely undercut and could crumble beneath your feet.

A single trail, quite frequented and around 1000 HM over approx. 6-7 km. And still beautiful. From blooming meadows, past marmots to the windswept Icefield and back!