Muir Inlet is an inlet in Glacier Bay in Alaska in the United States. Muir Inlet heads in Muir Glacier, and extends for 48 kilometers (30 mi)[1] south to Glacier Bay, 51 miles (82 km) northwest of Hoonah, Alaska.[2] Muir Inlet is separated from Chilkat Inlet and Lynn Canal by the Chilkat Range. Muir Inlet has several glaciers' termini in addition to that of Muir Glacier; most prominent among them are Casement Glacier, McBride Glacier, and Riggs Glacier. In the west lies Wachusett Inlet and in the east Adam's Inlet.[3]

Muir Inlet schematic map.

Muir Inlet was named in 1883 by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey for John Muir (1838–1914), who visited the area in 1890.[2]

Muir Inlet is popular kayaking destination.[4][5]

View of Muir Inlet and Muir Glacier.

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58°52′04.1″N 136°05′18.3″W / 58.867806°N 136.088417°W / 58.867806; -136.088417