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Activity Downtown Seward

Mount Marathon

An activity in Downtown Seward, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Clear day.

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Mount Marathon in Downtown Seward
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Seward, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Seward Brewing Company, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Downtown Seward
Price
Free
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Clear day

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Seward Brewing Company

    Downtown brewpub with house beers and Alaska-sourced food.

    Drinks · 0.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking

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

    Activity · 0.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Kenai Fjords Tours

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

    Activity · 0.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Alaska SeaLife Center

    Aquarium and marine rescue center with Steller sea lions, puffins and harbor seals.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Ray's Waterfront

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

    Food · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Resurrection Roadhouse

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

    Food · 3.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

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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 Mount Marathon itself, we suggest: Clear day.

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

Getting there

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Address
Mt Marathon Trail, Seward, AK 99664, USA
Coordinates
60.10911, -149.45502
Destination
Seward, Alaska

Mount Marathon: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mount Marathon?

Plan on about 4 hours at Mount Marathon. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mount Marathon?

Our pick: Clear day. Insider tip: Use the hikers' trail, not the steep racers' route.

Is Mount Marathon free?

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

Where is Mount Marathon?

Mount Marathon is at Mt Marathon Trail, Seward, AK 99664, USA, in Downtown Seward. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mount Marathon?

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

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