Travel Along The Sweeping Cook Inlet When You Hike Alaska's Gull Rock Trail
By Megan McDonald|Published March 17, 2021
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
There are some trails that are just lovely to hike as the seasons change. The Gull Rock Trail in Alaska offers stunning Cook Inlet views that will take your breath away, no matter which month you hike it. Grab a loved one, pack a picnic, and head out on this trail based out of Hope, Alaska.
If you’re looking to hike a trail that offers breathtaking views of Cook Inlet, look no farther than the Gull Rock Trail.
This trail follows along the coastline for gorgeous peekaboo views of the water. The scene is crowned with the Chugach mountains across the Inlet, and every spot is photo worthy.
If you’re camping at Porcupine Campground, there’s an entrance to this trail at the edge of the campground. Some hikers even walk from downtown Hope to the trailhead!
No matter what time of year you end up hiking the Gull Rock Trail, you’ll love every minute of it.
Grab some loved ones and get outside! It’s the perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon.
Have you ever hiked the Gull Rock Trail in Alaska? When did you hike it? Did you love the views? Would you recommend it? Let us know in the comments below!
