Visitor Center and Forest Loop Trail
Start at the Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center to learn about Glacier Bay, and how best to access and explore this area and while there pick up a copy of the Glacier Bay National Park birding checklist. There are several interpretative services offered included a guided hike on the Forest Loop Trail. The Forest Loop Trail goes through the forest around the visitor center and circles back near the beach allowing for viewing of both forest bird species as well as birds using the marine environment. In the forest, a wide variety of passerines can be found during the summer including Dark-eyed Junco, Orange-crowned Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Three-toed Woodpecker, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Hermit Thrush, Winter Wren, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Sooty Grouse.
Directions:
To reach the Glacier Bay Visitor Center from downtown Gustavus, head west on Gustavus Road toward Shooting Star Road (0.7 miles); turn rights onto Mountain View Road and drive 2.8 miles to Park Road. Drive 4.4 miles and follow the signs to the Glacier Bay Visitor Center. The trailhead for the Forest-loop Trail is located near the visitor center.
Birding Resources:
- eBird Hotspot: Glacier Bay NP--Glacier Bay Visitor Center Trail
Species Checklist:
How you can help, right now
Donate to Audubon
Help secure the future for birds at risk from climate change, habitat loss and other threats. Your support will power our science, education, advocacy and on-the-ground conservation efforts.
1% for the Planet
We are proud to be part of the 1% for the Planet network. If you own a business, please consider joining 1% for the Planet to support Audubon Alaska’s conservation efforts.