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Exit Glacier Overlook Trail and Glacier View Loop Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park

Hiking the Exit Glacier Overlook and Glacier View Loop is a breathtaking experience that immerses you in stunning glacial landscapes. Along the well-marked trails, you'll enjoy views of the shimmering blue ice of Exit Glacier, vibrant wildflowers, and the diverse local fauna, with the opportunity to spot wildlife like marmots and black bears. The trails are accessible and relatively easy, making them perfect for families, while informative signage enhances your understanding of the glacier’s retreat and the surrounding ecosystem. #Hiking #Mountain #Glacier #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 2.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 463 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 820 ft
  • Elevation loss: 463 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 371 ft
  • Moving time: 53 m 27 s
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.8 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 56 s
  • Global speed: 2.1 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 463 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 820 ft
  • Elevation loss: 463 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 371 ft
  • Moving time: 53 m 27 s
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.8 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 56 s
  • Global speed: 2.1 mph

About this trail

Name: Exit Glacier Overlook Trail and Glacier View Loop Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Exit Glacier Visitor Center, Glacier View Loop Trail, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States (60.18836 -149.63131)

End: Nature Center Access Road, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States (60.18852 -149.63151)

Coordinates: 60.18021 -149.64544 60.18852 -149.62842

Topography: Kenai Peninsula topographic map, elevation, terrain

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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…

Distance: 9.7 mi • Elevation gain: 3,317 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,514 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🏕️Tent Footprint - Protect your tent base from wear
🧦Merino Wool Socks - Moisture-wicking, blister-preventing socks for long treks
📌Outdoor GPS Map App - Apps and devices for digital topographic navigation
🎒Hydration Pack - Hands‑free water reservoir for long hikes
🔪Outdoor Multitools - Essential survival tools for gear repair and field use

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