Must-see viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Shadows Glacier
Shadows Glacier is a viewpoint in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Shadows Glacier: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Shadows Glacier
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.
How to reach Shadows Glacier — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 62.46553, -152.65506. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Shadows Glacier
- Shelf Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~5 km · Must-see
- Augustin Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~7 km · Must-see
- Cul-de-Sac Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~7 km · Must-see
- Kichatna Spire · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~8 km · Must-see
- Gurney Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lewis Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~9 km · Must-see
- Caldwell Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~10 km · Must-see
- Tatina Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~10 km · Must-see
- Middle Triple Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~12 km · Must-see
- Fleishmann Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Dall · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~28 km · Must-see
- Surprise Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~41 km · Must-see
- Dall Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mount Russell · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~68 km · Must-see
- Mount Russell · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~68 km · Must-see
- Yentna Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~74 km · Must-see
- Kohlsaat Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~35 km
- Eva Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~44 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Shadows Glacier
- Shelf Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~5 km · Must-see
- Augustin Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~7 km · Must-see
- Cul-de-Sac Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~7 km · Must-see
- Kichatna Spire · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~8 km · Must-see
- Gurney Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lewis Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~9 km · Must-see
- Caldwell Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~10 km · Must-see
- Tatina Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~10 km · Must-see
- Middle Triple Peak · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~12 km · Must-see
- Fleishmann Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~20 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Shadows Glacier yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
What is the best time to visit Shadows Glacier?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
What are the places to visit near Shadows Glacier?
Nearby: Shelf Glacier (viewpoint, 5 km), Augustin Peak (viewpoint, 7 km), Cul-de-Sac Glacier (viewpoint, 7 km), Kichatna Spire (viewpoint, 8 km), Gurney Peak (viewpoint, 8 km), Lewis Peak (viewpoint, 9 km).
Is Shadows Glacier worth visiting?
Shadows Glacier is listed as a must-see viewpoint in Matanuska-Susitna Borough on Spotwander.