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Spencer Whistle Stop
Hop off the Train at the Spencer Whistle Stop!
Take a tour with a Forest Service interpreter around the foot of Spencer Lake and then float among the icebergs that have calved off of the great glacier while the guide steers an Alaskan Native canoe. Or take a leisurely journey by raft down the Placer River toward Turnagain Arm.
Glacier Discovery Train: 2022 scheduled service can be found here https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
Alaska Railroad Spencer Bench Cabin rental June 1 - September 11, 2022 dates
Recreation.gov rental for September 12, 2022 - May 31, 2023 dates
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Glacier Discovery Train: daily scheduled service |
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| Rentals & Guides: | Chugach Adventure Guides |
| Fees: | Fees vary based on the departure location. Please click on the Railroad link below for current fares. Click here to visit the Alaska Railroad reservation system. |
| Open Season: | Late May - Mid-September |
| Closest Towns: | Portage |
Activities
Cabin Rentals
| Status: | Open |
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