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Exit Glacier via Harding Icefield Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park

The Harding Icefield Trail offers an unforgettable journey through Kenai Fjords National Park, transitioning from dense forests and vibrant meadows to stark alpine landscapes. Along the way, hikers encounter spectacular views of Exit Glacier, with its crevasses and icy cascades, and wildlife such as marmots, mountain goats, and occasionally black bears. At the summit, the immense Harding Icefield unfolds—a pristine expanse of ice and snow interspersed with jagged nunataks, providing a window into Earth's glacial past and unparalleled panoramas that reward the strenuous ascent​. #Hike #Mountain #Glacier #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 6.2 Km
  • Elevation gain: 960 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,071 m
  • Elevation loss: 12 m
  • Minimum elevation: 122 m

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Name: Exit Glacier via Harding Icefield Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park GPS track, route, trail

Start: Glacier View Loop Trail, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States (60.18485 -149.63716)

End: Harding Icefield Trail, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States (60.18015 -149.70607)

Coordinates: 60.18015 -149.70607 60.18592 -149.63716

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