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Harding Icefield Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park
The Harding Icefield Trail is an incredible yet challenging hike that rewards you with sweeping views of glaciers, ice, and rugged wilderness in Kenai Fjords National Park. Starting in a forested valley, the trail quickly ascends, offering glimpses of Exit Glacier before opening up into wildflower-filled meadows. As you climb higher, the views of the massive icefield become truly awe-inspiring, with jagged peaks (nunataks) poking through the ice. Despite its difficulty, this trail provides an unforgettable experience for anyone who braves the elevation gain and unpredictable weather. #Hiking #Mountain #Glacier #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 9.7 mi
- Elevation gain: 3,317 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,514 ft
- Elevation loss: 3,317 ft
- Minimum elevation: 384 ft
- Moving time: 5 h 35 m
- Moving speed: 1.7 mph
- Maximum speed: 31.5 mph
- Total time: 7 h 59 m
- Global speed: 1.2 mph
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Trail profile
- Distance: 9.7 mi
- Elevation gain: 3,317 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,514 ft
- Elevation loss: 3,317 ft
- Minimum elevation: 384 ft
- Moving time: 5 h 35 m
- Moving speed: 1.7 mph
- Maximum speed: 31.5 mph
- Total time: 7 h 59 m
- Global speed: 1.2 mph
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Name: Harding Icefield Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Nature Center Access Road, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States (60.18895 -149.63035)
End: Nature Center Access Road, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States (60.18888 -149.63043)
Coordinates: 60.17893 -149.70799 60.18895 -149.63035
Topography: Kenai Peninsula topographic map, elevation, terrain
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