38 HOMER TRAILS WALK, HIKE, & BIKE AROUND HOMER & KACHEMAK BAY 1. DIAMOND CREEK TRAIL | 4.2 MI (MODERATE) Popular for birding, hiking, and running, this 4.2-mile out-and-back trail takes you through tall grass meadows and alder forests before dropping to the Cook Inlet beach. The trail’s upper half is primarily switchbacks with a crushed-rock surface, with some areas of clay that can be slick if wet. The trail’s last section is quite steep. A walking stick is a good idea. At the bottom, you’re about halfway between the mouth of the Anchor River and Bishop’s Beach (about 15 miles in either direction). The shore along this stretch is quite shallow. At low tide, a large portion of the beach is exposed, along with interesting creatures like sea stars, anemones, crabs, and sometimes octopuses! Keep an eye out for eagles, sea otters, other sea birds, and even whales! Remember to check tides; rising tides can trap you against the bluffs. The trail may be closed due to trail conditions. 2. BAYCREST TRAIL/HOMESTEAD TRAIL LOOP | 3.6 MI (MODERATE) Roger’s Loop to Diamond Ridge Road, roughly 7 miles round trip. Trailheads can be accessed on both Roger’s Loop and Diamond Ridge Road. Hike through woods, grassy fields, and some hills or, in the winter, cross-country ski amazing groomed trails. The portion of the Homestead Trail between Diamond Ridge Road and the reservoir is overgrown and not marked so it is not shown on this map. 3. REBER TRAIL | 0.4 MI (MODERATE) Located off of West Hill in Homer, this o.4-mile trail offers stunning views of Kachemak Bay from an overlook that switchbacks down through amazing wildflowers and streams. Watch for moose. 4. PRATT MUSEUM & PARK FOREST TRAIL | 0.4 MI (EASY) Conveniently located in downtown Homer right behind the Pratt Museum & Park, the trail is open year-round and beautiful to visit anytime. The museum often provides educational recreation opportunities for visitors and residents, especially families and children. 5. BELUGA SLOUGH TRAIL | 0.6 MI (EASY) This 1.2-mile loop trail in Homer is great for hiking and walking and is wheelchair accessible. Depending on the time of year, you may see sandhill cranes, seagulls, and mottled sandpipers. You’ll also enjoy wildflowers such as fireweed and lupine and many water grasses. 6. HOMER SPIT TRAIL | 4.3 MI (EASY) Start at the base of the Homer Spit for this 4.3-mile paved trail to the tip of the Spit. Along the way, you will pass the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon (the fishing hole), the Homer Boat Harbor, and many boardwalk shops. This trail is perfect for walking or biking. HIKING PLAY HERE play here KEVIN RYAN
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