Alaska Railroad
Glacier Discovery Train
One-day scenic rail journey from Anchorage to glaciers and Prince William Sound
1 dayprice on request
100% of days by rail · est.
Alaska Railroad · Day trip / excursion
Spencer Lake Hike
One-day guided 2 to 3 mile hike to Spencer Lake by train
Alaska Railroad runs the Spencer Lake Hike as a one-day excursion from Anchorage or Girdwood. The Glacier Discovery Train carries hikers to the Spencer Whistle Stop, where a guide leads a well-maintained 2 to 3 mile trail to the shores of Spencer Lake. Alaska Railroad describes the hike as easy and suitable for all skill levels, with views of glaciers, icebergs and towering mountains along the way. The $281 price includes round-trip rail, the guided hike, and a snack and drinks. Because Alaska Railroad grades the walk as easy rather than strenuous, and the whole outing is a single day out of Anchorage or Girdwood, it suits travelers who want a scenic rail journey paired with a short, guided walk rather than a demanding trek. There is no published itinerary beyond this single day of travel; it is a self-contained round trip on the Glacier Discovery Train.
Price history
Across 5 checks, this price has held at US$281 every time.
Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.
What to know before you look closer
- The evidence does not state specific departure dates or the operating season for this hike; confirm current scheduling with Alaska Railroad before booking.
Included
- Round-trip rail aboard the Glacier Discovery Train
- Guided hiking at Spencer Lake
- Snack and drinks
Questions travellers ask
- How much does it cost?
- From $281 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $281 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
- Is the hike guided?
- Yes, this is a guided hike to Spencer Lake.
- How difficult is the hike?
- Alaska Railroad describes it as an easy 2 to 3 mile hike suitable for all skill levels.
- What is included besides the hike and train ride?
- A snack and drinks are included.
- What will I see on the hike?
- The trail passes glaciers, icebergs and towering mountains on the way to the shores of Spencer Lake.
