Located about 20 miles from Petersburg, Alaska, The Baird Glacier is terminal moraine and a large glacial outwash plain in front of the ice. It supports a rich diversity of plants and animals. The outwash plain was created over time from sand deposits due to coastal uplift and floods. The moraine is a long mound of boulders, cobblestones, and sand glacier left behind where its terminus rested for many years. There are no facilities for visitors, and there are no cabins or shelters at the glacier. Spurt Cove and Cascade Creek Forestry Service cabins are available not far away in Thomas Bay. There are hiking trails in the area that include Falls Lake and Swan Lake trails. The Baird Glacier is accessible by boat from Petersburg.
123 Scow Bay Loop Road, Petersburg, AK 99833-0309, Phone: 907-772-3841
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