The reserve includes 4,000 km2 365,000 acres of terrestrial and marine habitats, making it the. Kachemak bay critical habitat area, alaska department of. Kachemak bay state of alaska department of natural resources. A popular trail at mcneil is a 5km loop to an overlook that has great views of mountains, glaciers, and kachemak bay. Kachemak bay state park homer 2020 all you need to. This map was a collaborative effort by the following organizations. We arrived at kachemak bay state park via water taxi on a bluebird day. Kachemak bay zone the workgroup selected 21 sites from the list of candidate sites for grs development. To open pdf files, you must have adobe acrobat reader version 5. Outdoor enthusiasts exploring the various public recreation lands in the southwestern part of the kenai peninsula will find national geographics trails illustrated map of kachemak bay state park an essential travel companion.
Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most lake maps. Beach and substrate pdf 2,637 kb commercial fish pdf 2,868 kb crab pdf 2,673 kb ducks and geese pdf 2,802 kb ducks and geese 2 pdf 2,812 kb eagles and swans pdf 2,742 kb ground fish pdf 2,594 kb herring and shrimp pdf 2,550 kb land status pdf 2,596 kb mammals pdf 2,760 kb. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is tutka bay lag which is approximately 10 miles away and has an elevation of 20 feet 410 feet lower than kachemak bay state park. The marine navigation app provides advanced features of a marine chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. Clicking the pins will give you the locations coordinates, a description, photos, and any usergenerated comments. The pins on this map represent sites along the kachemak bay water trail. Kachemak bay state park travel alaska, usa lonely planet. When you purchase our nautical charts app, you get all the great marine chart app features like fishing spots, along with kachemak bay extension marine chart. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Park visitor centers may provide limited copies of the guides. This is kachemak bay state park, which, along with kachemak bay state wilderness park to the south, includes 350,000 acres of idyllic wilderness accessible only by bush plane or boat. Sadie knob trail can be accessed at north eldred trailhead and south eldred trailhead. Kachemak bay campus will present a special event, beginning jan. The pins are color coded to represent the type of ownership over the land refer to the legend on the right.
Additionally, the maps are available here as pdf files, and can be printed for reference while on the trail. Kachemak bay, alaska arcsecond mhw coastal digital. Kachemak bay state park topo map in kenai peninsula borough. This expertly researched map was created in cooperation with the national park service, alaska state parks and others. These two trails converge and continue on up to the alpine. Kachemak geospatial brings over 20 years of combined geospatial and cad industry experience. The goal of the alaska mapping initiative ami is to acquire and enhance foundational digital map layers such as elevation, surface water, and boundaries. Kachemak bay state park trails welcome to homer alaska. Nautical charts online noaa nautical charts alaska coast. Kachemak bay state park kenai national wildlife refuge rk anchorage coastal wildlife refuge national park lake clark ft. Kachemak bay state park national geographic trails. Kachemak bay topo map in kenai peninsula borough, alaska.
Kachemak bay state park covers over 400,000 acres and has more than 80 miles of trails. For current land status information, see the kachemak bay land status map pdf. Cook inlet and kenai peninsula, alaska spring april may environmentally sensitive areas. Kachemak bay heritage rv park homer ocean charters homer spit n e s w small boat harbor to. Homer foundation, center for alaska coastal studies, homer chamber of commerce, best beginnings alaska, kachemak bay running club, city parks and recreation and planning.
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is homer ap which is approximately 6 miles away and has an elevation of 89 feet 89 feet higher than kachemak bay. Kachemak bay state park topo map in kenai peninsula. Some of the hottest neighborhoods near kachemak, ak are campbell lake heights, bayshore west, discovery heights, resolution pointe. Kbc will host a presentation by ian hartman, associate professor of history at the university of alaska anchorage, at its pioneer hall. Geology and coal resources of the homer district kenai. Today, national geographic maps continues this mission by creating the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their. Kachemak bay critical habitat area, alaska department of fish.
For more information on the kachemak bay critical habitat area please refer to the kachemak bay management plan. On the north side of kbay in the homer city area, there are trails, great beach walks, and various trails for bike riding, including single track, beach fat bike type routes, and paved trails. Kachemak bay research reserve site profile 5 the mission of the kachemak bay research reserve is to enhance understanding and appreciation of the kachemak bay estuary and adjacent waters to ensure that these ecosystems remain healthy and productive. It was alaskas first state park, and according to locals, it remains the best. For current land status information, see the kachemak bay land status map pdf 2,058 kb. According to the united states census bureau, the city has a total area of 1. Richardson hatchery sterling highway y g l e n n h i g h w a y y. Guide to in kachemak bay state park china poot lake trail trail access. China poot bay a fertile combination of tidal flats and channels makes this bay a cornucopia of sea life. Nov 18, 2018 kachemak bay, alaska arcsecond mhw coastal digital elevation model metadata updated. Kasitsna bay laboratory national status and trends program office of coastal resource managementnational estuarine research reserve.
On the 5km loop, there are cutoff trails at 2 km and 3 km. Founded in 1915 as the cartographic group, the first division of national geographic, national geographic maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. Maps are for reference only and groomed trails may vary from the printed version. Day hiking kachemak bay state park homer forum tripadvisor. The trail is primarily used for hiking and camping. The reserve provides opportunities for longterm monitoring and research activities, habitat mapping, studies related to salmon habitat, and training and. Take a look at maps of the bay, they will help you get your bearings and plan your adventure. The kachemak bay campus is located on three acres in the coastal community of homer on the shores of kachemak bay and overlooking a vista of glaciercapped mountains.
Kachemak bay state park map kenai peninsula, alaska mapcarta. Printed on durable tearresistant, waterproof plastic, this map of kachemak bay state park in alaska can go virtually anywhere you do. Click on the attached document to view a map of the parks and trails in the city of homer. Trails illustrated kachemak bay state park map rei coop. The pins are color coded to represent the type of ownership over the land refer to the. Alaska islands and ocean visitor center bike racks. Hiked to grewingk glacier, with a short diversion to the river tram.
Kachemak bay state park welcome to homer alaska homer. Map of major watersheds of kachemak bay and anchor river. Kachemak bay research reserve national oceanic and. Kachemak bay campus to host alaska civil rights day talk. Kenai peninsula college, a community campus system of the university of alaska, relies on the uaa systemwide catalog for all academic information, including academic policies and procedures. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location. Geological survey usgs program to support and improve maps and digital map data for alaska, bringing alaska topographic map and digital map data quality in line with the conterminous united states. Watch for mountain goats, black bear, and bald eagles. Kachemak bay state park national geographic trails illustrated map 763 national geographic maps trails illustrated on. You can access the uaa catalog from the button below. November 18, 2018 noaas national geophysical data center ngdc is building highresolution digital elevation models dems for select u. Kachemak bay national research 202 w pioneer ave homer ak 99603.
The city lies just east of homer on the north side of kachemak bay in south central alaska. Hidden secrets of kachemak bay welcome to homer alaska. Kachemak bay national research official mapquest maps. Kachemak bay state park homer 2020 all you need to know. Geology and coal resources of the homer district kenai coal. We are only interested in the best solution, and have a passion for simplifying the process. Kachemak bay kbay hiking is outstanding in its variety, and access to spectacular nature. Oh, and you can purchase maps at the homer bookstore on pioneer ave. Dave brann, cochair, kbwt steering committee 95 sterling hwy.
Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may have. Kasitsna bay laboratory national status and trends program. In fact, it is the largest in the national estuarine research reserve system. Kachemak bay state park map national geographic maps. Kachemak bay state park map state of alaska department of. Find homes for sale and real estate in kachemak, ak. Trails range from an easy 3mile day hike from glacier spit to the grewingk glacier lake, to a more athletic hike along grace. Kachemak bay has been named a state of alaska critical habitat area and a national estuarine research reserve. Kachemak, locally known as kachemak city, is a small city in the southern portion of the kenai peninsula borough, alaska, united states. Kachemak bay state park map kenai peninsula, alaska.
Kamishak and kachemak bays and the outer kenai peninsula. Kachemak bay research reserve office for coastal management. China poot lake trail alaska department of natural resources. The communities of homer, halibut cove, seldovia, nanwalek, port graham, and kachemak city are on the bay as well as three old believer settlements in the fox river area, voznesenka, kachemak selo, and razdolna. These sections, as well as several sections measured along the face of the prominent escarpment north. The map shows the grs selected sites, while the site selection matrix and site selection key summarize the resources at risk for each site.
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