Doubtful Creek
and
Nizina Glacier




A day hike from Doubtful Creek could lead you to this scalloped creek bed.
Rafters unload their gear and work out logistics at the Nizina Glacier landing strip.
From Doubtful Creek you can gaze in awe at one of many unnamed snow-covered peaks in the area.
A hike high above the Nizina Glacier offers sweeping views of glaciated, mountainous land.
The iceberg filled lake at the base of the Nizina Glacier is ever-changing. Keep an eye out for calving ice!
*Doubtful Creek: After an exciting landing alongside the Nizina Glacier, step out of the plane to explore the surrounding rocky terrain or head toward the glacier. Either way, you are surrounded by the crisp, fresh waters of the area--from rushing creeks to iceberg-filled glacial lakes. Opt to hike further into the high country by following a unique creek bed up to more mountainous terrain. Self-tailor a trip to be picked up at a nearby landing area. You may want to hike to the Rohn Glacier or find a route between Doubtful Creek and Wolverine. The Doubtful Creek area offers many opportunities for day-hikes or longer backpacking trips.
Doubtful Cr. RT: $270 Skolai DO/Doubtful PU: $320
*Nizina Glacier:
Getting dropped off across the glacier from Doubtful Creek offers adventurers several different options. Obviously very similar to the Doubtful Creek area, the Nizina Glacier landing strip also allows access to the Regal Glacier and the West Fork Glacier, opportunities to challenge yourself on higher, rough terrain. The Nizina Glacier strip is also the put-in for rafting trips down the Nizina River. There is a public-use cabin within a short distance of the landing strip. The Nizina Glacier is a perfect spot to settle in and set up a base camp for myriad day-hiking options.Nizina Glacier RT: $270
Three grizzly bears traverse the rocky slopes near Doubtful Creek.