Spring Is In The Air On The Waterfront Homestead Trail In Alaska
By Megan McDonald|Published April 25, 2020
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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.
With the sun peeking out and the temperatures rising, the Homestead Trail in Valdez, Alaska is begging you to come explore this beautiful area. This lovely hike parallels the waterfront in Valdez, offering you stunning sights of mountains and ocean. Perfect for a spring stroll, your whole family will love this rewarding trail.
If the warmer weather and snowmelt has you dreaming of getting outside, there's a wonderful trail in Valdez, Alaska that you have to check out.
It offers something all year round, including cross country skiing in the winter, and salmon spawning in a nearby creek during late summer and early fall.
The trail cuts through a beautiful cottonwood forest.
It's flat all the way out to the water, and you won't climb more than 85 feet of elevation the entire time. This is a wonderful stroll for small children or those who aren't interested in a strenuous hike.
The trail opens up into a large meadow before reaching the ocean.
Explore the rocky coastline as you gaze at the stunning scenery in front of you. This trail offers spectacular scenery, and there's even a bench located nearby for you to relax on, and take in the views of Port Valdez.
The views during the day, or even at sunset, make this trail one for the favorites list.
Access to this lovely trail is off of Homestead Road, and you'll find plenty of parking at the trailhead. There's even a pet station for those walking their dogs on the trail.
Have you ever hiked the Homestead Trail in Valdez? What did you think? Are you going to hike it this spring? Let us know in the comments below!
