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Moraine Walk, Fox Glacier

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#5 of 6 in Trails in Fox Glacier
Hiking Trail · Nature / Park
On Moraine Walk, explore the debris of rocks and stones left when Fox Glacier retreated several thousand years ago. The short and easy walk through the rainforest will make you feel as if you have stepped on the land before time. In the summer, you can see glowworms everywhere. Spare 30 minutes on this 1.4 km (0.9 mi) return trail on your way to see the glacier, and you won't regret it. You can plan Fox Glacier trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
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  • By wucie
    The recent wild weather and landslides had taken their toll when we visited in mid February 2020 and a number of roads had literally been wiped out. Neither did we have much time, so opted for the...  more »
  • By Hermann M
    We had decided to do the South Side Walk along the Fox River, a gravel road - normally shared by cars, bikes and hikers - leading to a car park and view point. It turned out that the road was blocked....  more »
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