Great hike. We did jot see any bears but it was still a fun trail. Trail is Long but achievable. The were many gorgeous viewing points that were great for taking photos.

We signed up for a three or four hour tour with Ben. He was a great guide, host and source of information that is rarely provided during commercial tours. He went out of his way to make us feel like we were family guests, not just clients. The scenery was spectacular, especially the Portage Glacier/frozen lake area. Our tour exceeded the expected time and Ben made sure we had opportunities for great photo opportunities, a couple if which I've included.

A friend and I hiked this on a cloudy morning and it was a fairly easy well marked trail. The scenary is amazing with views of the water and surrounding mountains. It is easy to access this South of Anchorage on the Seward highway. There's good parking and restrooms. Along the trail we could see hoof prints and as we came around a corner there was a family of Mountain goats. A bit further along we spotted Dahl Sheep at the top of a nearby bluff. On our return we heard rustling in the brush around us and a family of field mice scurried up a nearby fallen log. A very good option if you are looking to get out of town and experience a bit of nature.

When I lived in Anchorage decades ago, this incredible experience of bicycling along Turnagain Arm, was not available. Now, one can bicycle from Indian to Girdwood and back on a paved, dedicated bicycle path, a round trip of 30 miles... or from Bird Point to Girdwood or Bird Point to Indian, cutting that distance in half. While there is one part of the trail which is a gentle slog up the hillside, it is mostly flattish and not too hard for a 69 year old grandmother (in fairly good shape). In fact, the day we did it, two women in their 80s were making the shorter trip. I have never tired of looking at that inter-tidal wonder of Turnagain Arm and the mountains on the other side with still-melting snowfields. A cautionary note: there is wildlife, and bears and moose can be found on or near the trail. In fact, two women in Anchorage, on another wonderful bike path, confronted a moose recently with some minor? injuries. In the late spring, these animals have young, so extra caution is advised.

Along the Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm (south beyond the city, where Alaska really begins), we are blessed to have some wonderful public trails that are enjoyed by residents & visitors alike -- and are easily/quickly accessed as well, for hiking, running, and/or bicycling... Beginning just past Potter Marsh (at the city's southern boundary), there is are hiking paths within the Chugach State Par above the highway, which offer marvelous views of the Arm and surrounding mountains. There are several access points (with plenty of parking spots) that enable users to choose a short or longer stroll... Continuing further south, near Bird Creek, there is another paved trail that follows the shoreline towards the hamlet of Girdwood (note the very nice campground that's been recently renovated here too). This connects to our favorite stretch, which begins at Beluga Point (nice facilities here, plus cool sculptures of the namesake white marine mammals) -- you can access the former road that's now a broad walk/bikeway, which it situated above the highway (= the best views around) and has some sheltered spots to rest as well. (We like to go here in late spring, when the snowmelt enhances the multiple cascading streams that course down the adjacent cliffs, and the landscape is a lush green.) You can bike all the way into Girdwood & get some tasty snacks, drinks, meals, etc. before returning back to Beluga Pt (nice half-day activity). Important caution re Turnagain Arm: DON'T WALK ON THE EXPOSED MUDFLATS!!! These are comprised of very fine glacial silt with many hidden watery areas that trap you and present a real danger of drowning, once the tide swiftly returns... This hazard is genuine (!) and don't be the one who foolishly ignore the warnings & requires a rescue (if you can be saved before the water rushes back in).