Alaska is a wonderful season to get out and explore the natural beauty of our state. If you love the outdoors, and a good waterfall, this frozen waterfall trail in Alaska will take you out into the woods to spot this stunning natural feature. Grab a friend, some good hiking boots, and a pair of ice cleats, and get up close and personal to this amazing winter treat.

Seward is a wonderful place if you want to see some fabulous waterfall action.
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The Cathedral Falls Trail will take you out into the woods on Resurrection Bay, to a tall, stunning frozen waterfall. This trail is best traveled in the wintertime, so that you can hike along the frozen river and get close to the falls.
This trail out to Cathedral Falls follows the Tonsina Trail for the first 2.5 miles.
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At the second bridge, hop out onto the riverbed and begin your trek on the frozen ice. Follow it all the way until you hit the falls. The best time of year to do this hike is December through February, when everything is cold enough to freeze.
As you hike out onto the river, make sure the ice is frozen and thick enough to bear your weight.
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You’ll have to do your own checks for safety, and if you were to fall through, cell service isn’t spectacular. It may be some time before you could expect help.

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The falls are absolutely spectacular, and you’ll be blown away when you arrive.
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Soaring up overhead, these falls offer one amazing view you won’t forget. Make sure to bring your camera, and take a break before you head back.
The entire trip is about 8.9 miles.
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Out and back, you can expect to cover 1,551 feet of elevation gain. You’ll want to dress warmly, in layers, and bring plenty of water and snacks.
Bring snowshoes if the snow is thick, or even some cross-country skis.
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When the conditions are right, this is a fantastic hike. This is one amazing trail you’ll want to enjoy before the snow begins to melt!
This amazing trail is fun to do all year long, although you won’t be able to get as close to the waterfall as you can in the winter.
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The parking fee is $5.00, and well worth the pass. The trail starts at the Upper Tonsina trailhead.

Want a bird’s eye view of the entire trail? Check out this amazing drone video taken in December of 2020 by John Coffey.

 

Have you ever hiked this frozen waterfall trail in Alaska? What did you think? Did you get all the way up to the waterfall? Let us know in the comments below!

If you’re looking for more great places in Alaska to see a stunning waterfall, make sure to read The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In Alaska Who Loves Waterfall Hikes.

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