"Heavenly Relaxation on the Waterfront"

Angels Rest on Resurrection Bay
Beautiful Comfortable Lodging in Seward Alaska

Heavenly Lodging in Seward Alaska

Hiking Trails Seward Alaska Overview

Hiking trails in the Seward area are extensive and varied no matter what your skill level, there's a hike for you.  Because of our vast wilderness, it only takes a few minutes to feel as if you are in another world.  Below we give you an overview of our favorite trails and some resources for exploring the numerous options.  You can also spend a lot of time just walking the beaches of the cabins.  Our three waterfront cabins have private stairs to the beach; the Herons Roost is just a short walk from beach access at South Beach, and the Caines Head trail head. Be sure to give yourself time to experience some heavenly relaxation in our very special cabins, with spectacular wildlife and scenery surrounding them just south of Seward, Alaska, on the shores of Resurrection Bay, on the Kenai Peninsula.

Our favorite hike is to Tonsina Creek, which is accessible from Lowell Point, a part of the Caines Head State Recreation Area, you access the trail from Lowell Point Recreational Area's upper parking lot

  • Note: due to Oct 2006 flooding trail is extremely rough
  • You can also hike further, all the way to Caines Head, the home of historic World War II Ft. McGilvary
    • this hike must be coordinated with tides; one coastal section can only be hiked at a minus low tide we suggest a minimum of -1.4 in order to safely hike the coastal rocks 
    • this part of the planning is complicated!! Let us help you figure this out! We know how to read the tide tables and can help you be sure you don't get stranded or stuck!
    • Because of the distance and tides, you can only hike one way (without spending the night)
    • Plan on taking a water taxi in the opposite direction
    • This map (may take a few moments to load) shows the trails

Tonsina Creek on the way to Caines Head State Rec Area

The surrounding Seward area includes a number of trails

  • The Lost Lake/Primrose Trail (previously referred to as separate trails depending on which end you start from) is very popular and accessible year round; guests quite often tell us about these trails as being favorites
  • This map roughly shows the locations of trails on the Kenai Peninsula
    • scroll down for a list of links to pages of details by trail
    • Many trails are accessible year round
  • In town there is a very cute trial called "Twin Lakes Trail" look on the map we give you!
  • Seasonally you can also hike the Harding Ice field Trail in the Kenai Fjords National Park 
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  • Last but not least, you can hike Mt. Marathon, from downtown Seward go west on Jefferson till you see the trail head famous for the 4th of July race held annually. This is not an easy hike and should not be attempted by most.

 

Kenai Lake north of Seward Alaska

For all hikes, stay on the trail. Never try to take a "shortcut," looks can be deceiving and you can find yourself stranded.
Be prepared for bears; hike with a can of pepper spray clipped on your belt or other spot where it is easy to get to.
We have addition information in each cabin or room.  We're familiar with the area; don't hesitate to ask questions!

Angels Rest on Resurrection Bay waterfront lodging cabins, view rooms in Seward Alaska, just three miles south of town, on Lowell Point, offer some of the most unique, special places you could ever stay, anywhere. They are also some of the very best lodging Seward Alaska has to offerExceptionally clean places, comfortable beds, everything you need, including hosts that care deeply about your stayWe say this based on 10 years worth of customer reviews!  Whether you are looking for a cabin or just a room, a bed and breakfast or a hotel or motel, our lodging and accommodations will guarantee you get a real feel for Alaska with the wildlife and scenery that surround us.

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There are so many things to do in Seward, Alaska and the surrounding area, from simple wildlife watching and hiking to boat tours into the Kenai Fjords National Park to see glaciers and wildlife, that we encourage you to stay at least 3 nights so that you can take advantage of the numerous activities that make Seward such a special place to visit.  The mountains surrounding Resurrection Bay provide spectacular scenery and they are alive with wildlife, as is the bay itself.  The wildlife of the area includes bald eagles, bear (both black and brown), mountain goats, dall sheep, sea lions, dall porpoise, harbor seal, sea otters, humpback whales, sea birds & ducks too numerous to list! Seward itself is a charming town with two distinct areas of enjoyment.  Downtown Seward offers a number of special businesses.  The Seward Small Boat Harbor is a delightful place to walk around on a nice day (with an ice cream cone from the Harbor Creamery, if you like!), and the Alaska SeaLife Center and Seward Museum, or any of several coffee shops, are perfect places to spend a rainy afternoon. Since all of our waterfront lodging accommodations (cabins, view rooms) have kitchenettes, you won't have to eat all your meals out, but when you want to, there are a number of excellent restaurants in Seward Alaska. If you've never stayed in a small "ma & pa" accommodation, or if you normally stay in a hotel or motel, or bed and breakfast, you'll want to come stay with us and experience something special! We'd love to have you as our guests; we'll do everything we can to make sure you have a comfortable stay!

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