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Exit Glacier Hike

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Trip Highlights

Easy and Accessible Hike
Learn About Glacial Changes
Family-Friendly Experience

Description

Discover the dynamic beauty of Exit Glacier on this easy, family-friendly hike. Located in the Kenai Fjords National Park, this tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about the glacier's ever-changing landscape. Perfect for families and nature enthusiasts, this hike is both educational and inspiring, providing insights into the natural world.

Itinerary

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Meet your guide at the SWC shop in downtown Seward for a quick briefing. Your guide will drive you to the trailhead, about 20 minutes away, where you'll embark on the hike towards Exit Glacier. Kenai Fjords National Park was created to protect the unique landscape of the Harding Icefield: a 700 square mile reservoir of ice high in the mountains of the Kenai Peninsula. As the only road-accessible glacier pouring forth from the icefield, Exit Glacier is a popular destination for tourists and scientists alike.
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Embark on an adventure through time as you approach the Exit Glacier area, keeping an eye out for man-made and natural signs of this well-documented glacial retreat. Learn how to read the rugged landscape, what the changes here mean for ecosystems past and present, and how they inform our future as well. We’ll hike along the banks of the roaring glacial outflow towards the perpetually changing face of the glacier. As we wander through cottonwoods, alders, and eventually out onto rugged rocky terrain, the landscape seemingly changes before our eyes.
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This tour will explore why glaciers in this area are sensitive to the changing climate, how the flora & fauna are adapting and why these changes matter to us today. It’s a great hike for families and guests searching for a meaningful way to explore and learn about this popular area.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
2 to 12 people
Price starts at
$99
Languages
English
Meeting Point
Seward Wilderness Collective
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Why take this tour?

Join us for an enlightening journey to Exit Glacier, where you'll witness the power and beauty of nature up close. This easy hike is perfect for families and those looking to learn more about the natural world. With expert guidance and fascinating insights, you'll leave with a greater appreciation for the environment of Alaska.

Included

  • Guided Hike
  • Educational Insights
  • Transportation between our shop in downtown Seward and trailhead
  • Snacks & hot drinks
  • Hiking poles (if desired)
  • Day hiking pack (if needed)

Excluded

  • Transportation to our downtown location (328 Third Ave)
  • Gratuity

Frequently asked questions

Positive attitude, day hiking pack (can be provided if needed), rain jacket & rain pants (can be provided if needed), warm synthetic layers, warm wool socks, hiking boots or sneakers, refillable water bottle, camera. We will provide you with a detailed packing list at time of booking!
Yes, the tour is designed for families with children aged 6 and up.

Things to know

Activity Level

This is our easiest hike, with gentle grades and a well-maintained trail. Suitable for ages 6 and up.

Hike Length / Terrain Challenges

This hike is 2.5 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of about 300 feet. Although we offer this hike only during the quieter times of day, the trail appeals to a broad audience, so expect to encounter lots of other visitors.

Weather Considerations

We are located at the northern tip of the largest temperate rainforest in the world. Please wear layers and be prepared for rain.

Recent Reviews

8 Verified reviews
msschlesinger
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msschlesinger

June 16, 2024

Private guide to exit glacier. Our guide Chris was the best. He was so accommodating and friendly and being so informative. The weather was perfect and we had some great views of the glacier as well as the visitors center was very informative.

Austin Countryman
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Austin Countryman

December 20, 2023

Incredible! My family and I went on the exit glacier hike with our gallant guide Chris. A true kind soul, under his expert guidance and watchful eye we learned about glaciers, climate change, and undertook a true hero's journey. I highly recommend a tour with Seward Wilderness Co…

Kai Brunson
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Kai Brunson

November 20, 2023

The hike to Exit Glacier with a guide offered by Seward Wilderness Collective was amazing. Our guide Chris was very knowledgeable about the history of the landscape and about the how much the terrain has changed over time. This was one of the most memorable and important experien…

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