Portage
About 10 miles south of Girdwood, Portage is where many Spencer Glacier Rafters or Grandview passengers might meet the train. This station was affected when the 1964 earthquake on Good Friday happened. Portage elevation dropped 12 feet.
*Due to this year's heavy snowfall in the Kenai Mountains, the Glacier Discovery Train won't begin service south of Portage until June 1, 2012 or after. This date is subject to change, depending on the rate of snow melt.
Trains: Glacier Discovery
Hotels: None
Activities: Boarding station for Whistle Stop Rafters, Hikers, & Campers
Arrival time: From Anchorage into Whittier: 11:40 AM, From Whittier to Spencer: 1:15 PM, From Spencer to Whittier: 5:15 PM, From Whittier to Girdwood: 7:15 PM.
Departure time: To Whittier: 11:40 AM, To Spencer: 1:25 PM, To Whittier: 5:15 PM, To Girdwood: 7:20 PM.
Distance from:
- Anchorage: 50 miles, 1.5 hours by train,
- Fairbanks: 410 miles, 13.5 hours by train over two days with overnight in Anchorage
- Denali: 287 miles, 9 hours by train over two days with overnight in Anchorage
- Seward: 80 miles, 3 hours by train