Valdez

A scenic overlook of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.

💡 Visit during the summer for the best views; bring binoculars to spot wildlife; check local visitor centers for pipeline history.

Crystal-clear pools along a salmon-filled river

Secluded hot springs with stunning mountain views

Canyon drops 1,500 feet right below you

Vibrant sea caves echo with splashing waves

Series of stunning glacial tarns reflecting surrounding peaks

Calving glacier featuring striking blue ice formations.

Canyon rim with a steep drop and lush views.

Hidden viewpoint of expansive ice fields and mountains

Waterfalls cascading in a stunning mountain pass

Little-known canyon lookout with a dramatic plunge.

Alpine lake with glacial blue waters near Valdez

50-foot waterfall cascading into a glacial lake

Tide pools teeming with marine life at Shoup Bay

Stunning view of cascading glacier with turquoise streams

Refreshing natural pools beneath tranquil falls

Striking blue glacier amidst snow-capped peaks

Sunset views over the Wrangell Mountains

Remote lookout with sweeping views of valleys and peaks.

Expansive glacier views with minimal distractions.

Serene Liberty Falls cascades amid vibrant greenery.

Chugach Range stretches beneath a wide blue sky.

Lost your way? Enjoy panoramic mountain range views.

View of Keystone Canyon with cascading river and granite walls.

Views of sweeping landscapes, few venture off the road.

360° views from a fire tower nobody climbs anymore

Secret overlook of glaciers calving into a serene lake

Hidden waterfall cascading down mountainside, cool and refreshing.

Charming sea caves carved by tidal forces

Lesser-known viewpoint offers glacier and fjord views

Viewpoint overlooking Valdez and its surrounding fjords.

Lesser-known canyon view along Solomon Gulch River

25-foot cascade tucked away amidst moss and stone

Turquoise lake with surrounding glaciers in the view.

Pyramid Mountain rises steeply from green valley.

Salmon Creek’s cascades tumble into a lush ravine

Expansive glacier view with towering peaks

Hidden waterfalls in Thompson Pass valley

Serene lake reflecting trees above

Rugged canyon with rushing river and wildflowers

Stunning cave with vibrant blue water inside

Active glacier calving into turquoise waters below

Stunning canyon views from a hidden pull-off.

Isolated view of Mount Rundle's dramatic outline.

Turquoise lakeside swimming with wildflowers along the shore

Emerald lake at the foot of a glacier, perfect for swimming

Deep dive into Valdez’s maritime past!

💡 Check out their calendar for local event days!

Discover Valdez history and resilience!

💡 Look for photos from the 1989 oil spill, truly impactful.

Soak surrounded by majestic mountain views.

💡 Pack a snack for a well-deserved break post-soak.