Aialik Bay
It is a major destination within the Kenai Fjords National Park, as many water taxis, kayak tours, anglers, and recreational boaters use the bay to access its many coves.
Geography
At its head, Aialik Bay hosts the tidewater Aialik Glacier, along with Skee Glacier. Other glaciers flowing directly or indirectly into the bay include Pedersen Glacier, Addison Glacier, and Lechner Glacier. It has a maximum depth of 984 feet (300 m), between McMullen Cove and Three Hole Bay. It contains many sub-basins, most notably Holgate Arm, with the advancing Holgate Glacier. To the west, Aialik Bay is bordered by the Harris Peninsula and the adjacent Harris Bay and Northwestern Fjord. To the east, the bay is bounded by the Aialik Peninsula and Resurrection Bay.
Campsites
Though the bay is part of Kenai Fjords National Park, it can only be accessed by boat. Abra Cove is a popular camping spot featuring freshwater, tall cliffs, waterfalls, and views of glaciers. Verdant Cove, Tooth Cove, McMullen Cove, Pedersen Lagoon, and Bear Cove also have landing beaches and are sailing/camping destinations during Alaska's summers.
References
- ^ "Aialik Bay". Alaska Guide. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Aialik Bay: Photos and Information". Kenai Fjord Explorer.
- ^ "Aialik Bay Topo Map, Kenai Peninsula County AK (Blying Sound D-7 Area)". Topozone. Retrieved September 23, 2022.