Meares Glacier, Tidewater glacier in Unakwik Inlet, Alaska
Meares Glacier extends for 15 miles through the Valdez-Cordova region, terminating at the waters of Unakwik Inlet with a wall of ice.
The glacier has shaped the regional landscape over thousands of years, creating steep sandy beaches and contributing to the Alaskan coastal environment.
Indigenous communities of Alaska have incorporated the glacier and its surrounding waters into their traditional hunting and navigation practices.
Visitors can access the glacier through guided boat tours from Valdez, with designated camping sites positioned safely above the high tide line.
The glacier's secluded location in Unakwik Inlet creates natural freshwater sources at campsites and maintains an undisturbed environment for wildlife observation.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 61.23970,-147.41700
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:14
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