Fodor's Expert Review Portage Pass

Historically a route used by the Chugach Alaska Natives, Russian fur traders, and early settlers, this 1-mile hike (one-way) now offers tremendous views of Portage Glacier. To access the hike, drive through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to Whittier and take the first right after the railroad tracks, onto a gravel road marked “Forest Access.” The trail will be just a short way up from there on the right. There’s a 750-foot elevation gain, so bring your hiking poles.