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Notable viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough

Pothole Galcier

Pothole Galcier is a viewpoint in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough.

Pothole Galcier: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Pothole Galcier

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Pothole Galcier — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 61.32598, -152.43332. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Pothole Galcier

    • Mount Nagishlamina · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Mount Chichantna · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mount Torbert · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Mount Spurr · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~13 km · Must-see
    • The Rowel · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Chakachamna Lake · lake · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Capps Glacier · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Ch'akajabena Mountain · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~23 km · Must-see
    • North Twin Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Triumvirate Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Mount Gerdine · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Hayes Volcano · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Kenibuna Lake · lake · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Shamrock Glacier · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Beluga Lake · lake · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Black Peak · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Barrier Glacier · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~8 km
    • Harpoon Glacier · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~9 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Pothole Galcier

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pothole Galcier

    • Mount Nagishlamina · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Mount Chichantna · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mount Torbert · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Mount Spurr · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~13 km · Must-see
    • The Rowel · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Capps Glacier · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Ch'akajabena Mountain · viewpoint · Kenai Peninsula Borough · ~23 km · Must-see
    • North Twin Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Triumvirate Glacier · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Mount Gerdine · viewpoint · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · ~35 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Kenai Peninsula Borough

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Pothole Galcier yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Pothole Galcier?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Pothole Galcier?

    Nearby: Mount Nagishlamina (viewpoint, 9 km), Mount Chichantna (viewpoint, 11 km), Mount Torbert (viewpoint, 12 km), Mount Spurr (viewpoint, 13 km), The Rowel (viewpoint, 16 km), Chakachamna Lake (lake, 19 km).

    Is Pothole Galcier worth visiting?

    Pothole Galcier is listed as a notable viewpoint in Kenai Peninsula Borough on Spotwander.