Tracy Arm
Tracy Arm is a deep, fjord-level glacial inlet near Juneau, Alaska, known for towering cliffs and active tidewater glaciers visible from boat and kayak.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Haines County |
| District | Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness |
| City | Juneau |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 58.35 |
| Longitude | -134.68 |
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5:14 PM LOCAL TIMETracy Arm is a glacial fjord carved by Taku Glacier and lined with near-vertical walls exceeding 900 meters (3,000 feet). Access is typically by boat or kayak from Juneau, with cruises providing dramatic views of calving South Sawyer Glacier and icebergs. The deep, narrow channel narrows at the head to about 1.6 km (1 mile) where the tidewater glacier terminus resides. Weather and tides change swiftly; windward sides of fjord are typically churned and rainy, while protected coves can offer calmer paddle conditions. Outside of navigation, the region supports terrestrial wildlife including black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and occasional Cadborosaurus sightings — though most come for the dramatic scenery of ice, water, and steep walls.
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