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Bore Tide Viewpoint

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Looking south from Bore Tide Viewpoint. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
84 ft
View
South · 185°
Photos · Real imagery only
Panoramic of Turnagain Arm from Seward Highway
Russell Lovrin · CC BY 3.0 · source
CHUGACH
Manuel Velazquez · CC BY 3.0 · source
One of the strongest tides in the world. Moving ice through Turnagain Arm
Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
IMG_7368.jpg
Jon Konrath from Oakland, USA · CC BY 2.0 · source
La baia di Turnagain in settembre
Enrico Blasutto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Turnagain Arm looking towards Portage. Glacier Ranger District, Chugach National Forest. USDA Forest Service photo by Martin Zender.
Forest Service Alaska Region, USDA · Public domain · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:5920:1219:15
June solstice04:2223:3722:12
September equinox07:4219:5919:02
December solstice10:0915:43—

Local time (America/Anchorage). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Girdwood4.8 mi east-northeast
  • Whittier22.6 mi east-southeast
  • Anchorage28.6 mi northwest
After it: Observation Platform →
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How high is Bore Tide Viewpoint?

Bore Tide Viewpoint sits at about 84 feet (25 m).

What is the nearest town to Bore Tide Viewpoint?

Girdwood, 4.8 miles ENE of Bore Tide Viewpoint.

What is the next lookout after Bore Tide Viewpoint?

Observation Platform is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Bore Tide Viewpoint.

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A south-facing scenic overlook on Alaska Railroad, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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