Guided Harding Icefield Trail Hike
Seward, Alaska
Trip Type: Hiking & Camping
Duration: 6 hours
This strenuous trek alongside and beyond Exit Glacier is a truly epic day of expansive views and great exercise. The Harding Icefield Trail has been called a “life hike” for it is unlikely to experience anything like this again.
More About This Activity All Hiking & Camping →
This strenuous trek alongside and beyond Exit Glacier is a truly epic day of expansive views and great exercise. The Harding Icefield Trail has been called a “life hike” for it is unlikely to experience anything like this again.
This trek climbs 3000 feet alongside Exit Glacier as it passes through several climatic zones. Be on the look out for mountain goats, black bear, and marmots--- they are common sightings up here.
The trail ends overlooking the massive 700 square mile Harding Icefield, which is a leftover of the last major Ice Age. Covering approximately 700 square miles, and at a maximum depth of roughly 4000ft, the Harding Icefield is the largest ice field entirely within the United States. Looking over a corner of the ice field is a humbling experience, one that leaves behind a sense of magnitude and awe that stays with visitors for a long time after they leave Alaska.
The trail ends overlooking the massive 700 square mile Harding Icefield, which is a leftover of the last major Ice Age. Covering approximately 700 square miles, and at a maximum depth of roughly 4000ft, the Harding Icefield is the largest ice field entirely within the United States. Looking over a corner of the ice field is a humbling experience, one that leaves behind a sense of magnitude and awe that stays with visitors for a long time after they leave Alaska.
« Go Back