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Kenai Fjords National Park
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Places
Places in Kenai Fjords
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Trails
Trails in Kenai Fjords
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Challenging
Harding Icefield Trail
Steep climb above Exit Glacier to a vast, unforgettable icefield view
Easy
Glacier Overlook Trail
Short, view-rich climb to sweeping views of Exit Glacier.
Easy
Edge of the Glacier Trail
Easy walk to Exit Glacier’s icy terminus and retreat markers
Easy
Glacier View Loop
Easy, paved loop to a broad view of Exit Glacier from valley.Wildlife
Wildlife in Kenai Fjords
Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife
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Orca
Orcinus orcaReports peak in the late morning, around 11 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Humpback Whale
Megaptera novaeangliaeReports peak in the afternoon, around noonOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Black Bear
Ursus americanusReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Moose
Alces alcesReports peak in the evening, around 9 PMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts
Closure
Exit Glacier Area Snowmachine Access Closed
Kenai Fjords National Park’s Current Conditions page says current access to the Exit Glacier Area by snowmachine is CLOSED (last updated July 16, 2026). Visitors should check the Exit Glacier Developed Area map and snowmachine regulations before traveling. Official conditions: https://www.nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial detailsCaution
Use Caution in and around Pedersen Lagoon
Kenai Fjords National Park continues to advise caution in and around Pedersen Lagoon near Aialik Bay after a landslide-triggered tsunami washed over the area on August 7, 2024. The park's conditions page was last updated July 16, 2026 and still lists this advisory. Official conditions: https://www.nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/conditions.htm USGS background: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/landslide-hazards/science/2024-pedersen-lagoon-landslide-generated-tsunamiOfficial detailsCaution
Harding Icefield Trail: Upper Trail Snow and Snow Bridge Hazards
The park’s current conditions page still reports snow on the Harding Icefield Trail beyond Top of Cliffs (2.3 miles from the trail register) to End of Trail (3.9 miles). Hikers should use hiking poles, follow orange flags, and carefully assess snow-covered sections for hazards such as snow bridges over running water. Official conditions: Kenai Fjords National Park current conditionsOfficial detailsClosure
