Top Things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park
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What to do and see in Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park, United States including Pederson Glacier, Harding Ice Field Trail, Fox Island, Exit Glacier, Six Mile Creek, Clam Gulch, North Arm, Mount Diablo.
1. Pederson Glacier
2. Harding Ice Field Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By DoverJungleboy - Dover, United States
I have hiked numerous trails and the Harding Ice Field trail is easily one of the top three trails I have ever hiked. I enjoyed this hike due to the distance, about ten miles round trip, and the climb up of about 4,000 feet. The hike starts out in a forest of trees, then turns to bushes and flowers, then some tundra, and then rocks and snow. So much variety in such a short time. And there are many great views of the Exit glacier, mountains and the valley below along the trail. Every morning at 9:00 am during the summer season there’s a ranger led hike to the Marmot Meadows which is about a mile and half and about a 1,000 feet up from the nature center. I joined this hike with Ranger Bill. He set a good pace, very friendly and was very informative. While at Marmot Meadows, we observed a black bear crossing the glacier. Glad I joined him as it gave me the confidence to proceed to the top. I’m in my early sixties and in reasonable shape. I was able to do the round trip in seven and a half hours. This time included several stops for taking videos, a few food and water breaks and about a half hour at the top. My Fitbit recorded about 30,000 steps for this trip. This because while climbing through rocks and snow, I took shorter steps. With me I took two bottles of water, some fruit and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Should have carried one more bottle of water and more food. The temperature at the bottom was a little cool but at the top it was cold and the wind had picked up. I did have a woolen cap, gloves and a rain jacket. All this helped me in not getting too cold. There was a very gentle rain off and on. The sun never came out. There’s a shelter close to the top. Strangely, the end of trail is not officially marked. But I understand that it ends at the overview of the Harding Ice Field. To go to the field itself, you have to hike down further. I hiked about half way down and then decided against going any further and turned around. At the top, I saw a mountain goat with a kid. And on the hike back, I also saw four adult goats and another kid. It was a wonderful day. This hike I would love to do again with some friends. I recommend it highly.
3. Fox Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Island in the park providing a place for kayakers to rest.
Reviewed By pariluna - Jamaica, Caribbean
We took a a day cruise with lunch from Seward to cover whale spotting and other wild life spotting. Lunch was arranged at FoxIsland and we truly loved the break. View of the natural spot with its pebble beach and lake on the other was super. Food was well balanced with ample choices and kids loved it. A must have experience
4. Exit Glacier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 857 reviews
Hike up the well-maintained path to the top of the glacier.
Reviewed By OHMike64 - Oak Harbor, United States
Exit Glacier Trail is one of the easiest trails to access a glacier in Alaska. The well marked trail leads through the woods and along the river to the glacier view point. There are interpretive signs along the trail, as well as markers showing how far the glacier extended in various years. The glacier has receded fairly rapidly in recent years, so the hike gets a little longer and the view point which once overlooked the glacier is now several hundred yards from the end.(This was my third visit, about 5 years between each.) There is a visitor center with ranger hikes available. For a longer hike,there is a trail out to the icefield. This is a don't miss attraction in Seward.
5. Six Mile Creek
6. Clam Gulch
7. North Arm
Remote wilderness area located in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Park.
