Davidson Glacier - Haines, Alaska
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N 59° 05.345 W 135° 26.306
8V E 474876 N 6550054
A beautiful glacier that you can canoe right up to and walk around.
Waymark Code: WMHH0R
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2013
Views: 6
Named in 1867 for George Davidson (1825-1911), a pioneer scientist and surveyor.
The easiest way to access the glacier is by boat, but hiking is also possible. Of course, the glacier can be viewed by air, but there aren't any good helicopter landing sites. Tours are available from Skagway. It is a 1 hour ferry and then a canoe ride up the river to reach the glacier.
The glacier is currently retreating. It flows into the Chilkat Inlet.
It can be viewed from anywhere within the Chilkat Inlet.
Mountain / landmass name: Chilkat Range
Glacier type: ice
Final access method: Boat / ship
Safe viewing location: N 59° 06.255 W 135° 23.713
Photograph submitted: yes
Park name (if any): Not listed
Parking / trail head / boat launch: Not listed
Travel time (approximate): Not Listed
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