Wind direction during periods of clear weather is often from the north, where the wind can blow for 20 miles across open water. You need to take the wind strength into account when paddling in this area, particularly in the afternoon.
Black bears are among the wildlife seen along kayaking routes in Glacier Bay.
The Beartrack River flows into the head of Beartrack Cove. Around 15 miles in length, it drains an area of several dozen square miles north of the cove and as far east as the divide at the park boundary. Streams of this size mean food for bears, especially during salmon spawning season. You will probably see tracks as well as the bears themselves on this trip. Large inflow streams also indicate widespread tidal flats, which exist along the east and north shores of the cove.