Welcome toPortage ValleyGateway to Alaska

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One roof. Three good reasons to stop.

A little breathing room in a very big landscape.

Portage Glacier Lodge is a family-run roadside lodge in Portage Valley, Alaska. Come in for a warm drink, a solid bite, a useful gift, or help getting ready for the lake.

Meet the lodge

Take Alaska along

Gift shop

A thoughtful stop for Alaska keepsakes, useful travel finds, and gifts worth making room for in the bag.

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Warm up

Café & coffee

Coffee, bakery treats, lunch, and practical road-trip food, served with a place to sit before the next stretch.

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Know the valley

Explore Portage

Six nearby trails, downloadable maps, wildlife guidance, tunnel planning, and practical details for spending more time outside.

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The tunnel keeps the clock

Time your stop. Enjoy the valley.

The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel runs on a schedule. Use the lodge as your practical pause before Whittier, or your first warm stop on the way back.

Into Whittier:30Traffic enters on the half hour

Return trip:00Traffic returns on the hour

Car tolls start at $13 and are charged only toward Whittier.

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Entrance to the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel near Whittier

Current menuMost wanted

Alaska Smoked Salmon$23

Halibut Salad Croissant$21

Alaska Salmon Chowder$14

From the kitchen

Good road food. No fuss.

Choose from Alaska smoked salmon, fish and chips, burgers, pizza, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, espresso drinks, and cold drinks.

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Stretch your legs

Six trails. One remarkable valley.

Choose a short wetland boardwalk, an accessible nature loop, a glacier-valley walk, or a Whittier-side climb. The full guide includes safety notes and downloadable Forest Service maps.

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About 5 miles one way · Moderate