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Spencer Glacier Rafting

No roads lead to Spencer Glacier. Fortunately, the Alaska Railroad does. Combine a scenic rail trip with a gentle float tour led by Class V Whitewater. They'll guide you through the iceberg-choked Spencer Lake and down the Placer River, which shoots out from under the glacier. For those who depart by rail from Anchorage on the Coastal Classic, you'll travel south along Turnagain Arm for 50 miles, paralleling the Seward Highway-a national scenic byway. The train then heads up Turnagain Pass into the Kenai Mountains, where it hits one of the highest peaks on the way to Seward. Instead of the highway, you'll see glaciers, alpine meadows, wildflowers, and wildlife-really pristine wilderness. A 5 - 10 minutes bus ride from the train drop-off puts you at the base of the Spencer Lake, where you'll enjoy a deli-style lunch. Learn more about [url=http://www.alaska.org/girdwood/spencer-class-v-whitewater.jsp]Spencer Glacier Rafting[/url]

Spencer Glacier Rail & Raft, Rafting at Spencer Glacier

Rafters on the Alaska Railroad raft trip gaze at the mix of icebergs on Spencer Lake. The lake feeds the Placer River where its common to see wildlife like moose, bear and beavers. This favorite day trip on the railroad runs out of Anchorage and is t

Spencer Glacier Rail & Raft, Icebergs in Spencer Lake

Icebergs like modern sculpture dot Spencer Lake at the base of Spencer Glacier. Rafters on the Alaska Railroad run daily day trips out of Anchorage that include rafting the lake and floating the Placer River. Set at the base of the Kenai Mountains, this

Spencer Glacier Rail & Raft, Rafters Float at the Base of Spencer

The face of Spencer Glacier dwarfs rafters on the Alaska Railroads Spencer Glacier Rafting trip. After viewing the glacier, rafters float the Placer River. About three hours by rail from Anchorage, this trip feels like youre in the middle of nowhe

Spencer Glacier Rail & Raft, Rafting the Placer River

The Placer River drains Spencer Lake, located in a gorgeous valley created by one of Alaskas most scenic glaciers. Rafters enjoy the three-hour train ride before they begin their raft trip among the icebergs on Spencer Lake and down the Placer river.

Spencer Glacier Rail & Raft, Spencer Glacier

Blue skies and Spencer Glacier provides the stunning backdrop to a field of fireweed in full bloom. Headquartered in Anchorage, the Alaska Railroad brings rafters to Spencer Lake where they float among the icebergs and then journey the Placer River to lo

Spencer Glacier Rail & Raft, Rafting the Placer River

Rafters are thrilled with the ride on the Placer River as they experience the Alaska Railroads Spencer Glacier Raft trip. Everywhere you look is a scenic backdrop for this easy float--first among the icebergs on Spencer Lake and then down the Placer R

Alaska Railroad Spencer Glacier Rafting

Alaska Railroad Spencer Glacier Rafting

Alaska Railroad Spencer Glacier Rafting