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Paddle five miles across Resurrection Bay, land at the original Fort McGilvray dock, and climb 650 feet for sweeping Gulf of Alaska views—an eight‑hour guided mashup of sea and summit near Seward.
Paddle five miles across Resurrection Bay, land at the original Fort McGilvray dock, and climb 650 feet for sweeping Gulf of Alaska views—an eight‑hour guided mashup of sea and summit near Seward.
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Operated by Millers Landing Inc. · Seward, Alaska
A gray morning hush lifts off Resurrection Bay as you push away from Miller’s Landing—spray spatters the bow, gulls argue over a drift log, and the mountains peel open a path to Caines Head. The paddle is steady: five miles of open water with frequent animal sightings, then a surf-to-turf transition onto the original Fort McGilvray dock. From there a two-mile, 650-foot climb in uneven coastal tundra and spruce puts the Gulf of Alaska at your feet.
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate endurance and comfort with full-day paddling and a steep 2-mile hike; good balance for surf landings.
No—guides give instruction and all necessary kayak gear is provided, but participants should be comfortable sitting in and entering/exiting a sea kayak.
The hike is about 2 miles each way with ~650 feet of elevation gain; the tread is uneven and can be muddy—expect a steady, moderate ascent.
Common sightings include sea otters, bald eagles, harbor seals, occasional whales, and mountain goats on coastal cliffs.
Yes—participants must fit within the kayak cockpit limits (roughly 33" x 17.25") and there’s typically a weight cutoff around 250 lb for safe fit and balance.
Fort McGilvray was built during WWII as a coastal defense position with concrete gun batteries and observation posts to protect Resurrection Bay approaches.
This area is managed for low-impact recreation—stay on designated trails, pack out all waste, and avoid disturbing shoreline haul-out sites for marine mammals.
Millers Landing Inc. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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