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Exit Glacier Area

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  4. Kenai Fjords National Park
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Gems in Exit Glacier Area - 2

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gem Favorite Harding Ice Field, Seward, Alaska.

Harding Icefield Overlook

(15) Bear Creek, AK
gem Favorite Like a sick person's tongue!

Toe of the Glacier

(1) Bear Creek, AK

Recommended Routes in Exit Glacier Area - 2

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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Moraine Walkway
Intermediate

Edge of the Glacier Trail

1.9 mi 3.1 km • 471' Up 143.44 m Up • 468' Down 142.69 m Down

Bear Creek, AK
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite There are opportunities to explore the end of the trail, especially as the snow levels recede. Take the opportunity to take in the different views, even if it means taking one of the small trails that fan out at the top.
Difficult

Harding Icefield Out and Back

8.3 mi 13.4 km • 3,073' Up 936.77 m Up • 3,074' Down 936.88 m Down

Bear Creek, AK

Exit Glacier Area Hiking

  • 16 Miles 25 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 6 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Exit Glacier Area - 7

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0.9 mi 1.5 km #1Exit Glacier Paved Path
Easy/Intermediate
Bear Creek, AK
Easy/Intermediate
Bear Creek, AK 7 
3.8 mi 6.1 km #2Harding Icefield Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK
Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK 7 

Photos of Exit Glacier Area - 28

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Harding Ice Field Trail, Kenai Fjords.
Apr 19, 2016 near Bear Creek, AK
Harding Ice Field, Seward, Alaska.
Jul 20, 2016 near Bear Creek, AK
Exit Glacier/Harding Ice Field, Seward, AK
Jul 20, 2016 near Bear Creek, AK
Exit Glacier/Harding Ice Field, Seward, AK
Jul 20, 2016 near Bear Creek, AK
Exit Glacier from Harding Ice Field Trail
Sep 2, 2018 near Bear Creek, AK
As you approach the end of the trail, the Harding Icefield spreads out before you. It is an awesome sight to see the source of over 40 glaciers.
Aug 17, 2019 near Bear Creek, AK
There are opportunities to explore the end of the trail, especially as the snow levels recede. Take the opportunity to take in the different views, even if it means taking one of the small trails that fan out at the top.
Aug 17, 2019 near Bear Creek, AK
Moraine Walkway
Apr 2, 2020 near Bear Creek, AK