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Sight Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward

Exit Glacier

A sight in Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward
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Why go

Kenai Fjords' only road-accessible glacier, with signs showing its retreat since 1815.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Seward, alongside 4 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Harding Icefield Trail, 1.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Kenai Fjords National Park
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Seward, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Harding Icefield Trail

    Steep 8.2-mile round trip climbing 3,000 ft to views over a 700-square-mile icefield.

    Activity · 1.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Resurrection Roadhouse

    Lodge restaurant at Seward Windsong Lodge on the road to Exit Glacier.

    Food · 7.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mount Marathon

    Seward's town mountain, site of the July 4 race; the hikers' trail gives bay views.

    Activity · 8.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Ray's Waterfront

    Long-running harbor restaurant for fresh halibut, salmon and crab.

    Food · 8.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Kenai Fjords Tours

    Day cruises into Kenai Fjords National Park for tidewater glaciers, orcas, puffins and sea lions.

    Activity · 8.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking

    Guided kayak trips in Resurrection Bay, including paddles near Aialik Glacier.

    Activity · 8.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Exit Glacier is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Seward

Another curated sight in Seward. See the full Seward guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Seward run from 31°F in January to 58°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Exit Glacier itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Seward from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Seward weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Seward, AK 99664, USA
Coordinates
60.18809, -149.63160
Destination
Seward, Alaska

Exit Glacier: quick answers

How much time do you need at Exit Glacier?

Plan on about 2 hours at Exit Glacier. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Exit Glacier?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Nature center open summer only; road closes to cars in winter, then ski or snowmachine in.

Is Exit Glacier free?

Yes, we list Exit Glacier as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Exit Glacier?

Exit Glacier is at Seward, AK 99664, USA, in Kenai Fjords National Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Exit Glacier?

Exit Glacier appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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