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Review & FAQ:
The five-mile Trail of Blue Ice stays on the floor of the Portage Valley, consists of a gravel path with boardwalks and bridges, which is completely accessible for hikers and bikers alike. A family-friendly day trip, visitors pass through spruce forests, cottonwood trees, willow thickets and cranberry bushes in various sections of the Trail. Wildlife thrives in the Valley and includes moose, migrating birds and salmon. The Trail can be accessed at Moose Flats Day Use Area or the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center, as well as a host of other trailheads along the path.
Portage Lake Loop, Girdwood, AK 99587, Phone: 907-783-2326
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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