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Kenai Fjords National Park

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Kenai Fjords National Park
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Places in Kenai Fjords

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Aialik Glacier, Kenai Fjords National ParkAialik GlacierBoat-only tidewater glacier famed for thunderous calving and wildlifeExit Glacier, Kenai Fjords National ParkExit GlacierRoad-accessible glacier with trails and vivid retreat markersTrailhead · ParkingNorthwestern Glacier, Kenai Fjords National ParkNorthwestern GlacierRemote tidewater glacier with thunderous calving in a pristine fjordHarding Icefield, Kenai Fjords National ParkHarding IcefieldA vast panorama atop the largest icefield wholly in the USScenic ViewpointAialik Bay, Kenai Fjords National ParkAialik BayRemote fjord of calving glaciers, wildlife, and kayak adventuresLodging · RestroomHolgate Glacier, Kenai Fjords National ParkHolgate GlacierAdvancing tidewater glacier with dramatic calving, best seen by boatBear Glacier, Kenai Fjords National ParkBear GlacierPaddle a calm iceberg-filled lagoon below the park’s largest glacierNorthwestern Fjord, Kenai Fjords National ParkNorthwestern FjordRemote fjord with calving glaciers and prolific wildlife, reached by boat

Trails in Kenai Fjords

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Harding Icefield Trail, Kenai Fjords National ParkChallengingHarding Icefield TrailSteep climb above Exit Glacier to a vast, unforgettable icefield view8.2 mi · 7 hrGlacier Overlook Trail, Kenai Fjords National ParkEasyGlacier Overlook TrailShort, view-rich climb to sweeping views of Exit Glacier.1.8 mi · 1.3 hrEdge of the Glacier Trail, Kenai Fjords National ParkEasyEdge of the Glacier TrailEasy walk to Exit Glacier’s icy terminus and retreat markers2 mi · 1.3 hrGlacier View Loop, Kenai Fjords National ParkEasyGlacier View LoopEasy, paved loop to a broad view of Exit Glacier from valley.1.1 mi · 30 min

Find wildlife in Kenai Fjords

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Orca in Kenai Fjords National ParkOrcaReports peak in the late morning, around 11 AM31 sightingsHumpback Whale in Kenai Fjords National ParkHumpback WhaleReports peak in the afternoon, around noon47 sightingsBlack Bear in Kenai Fjords National ParkBlack BearReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM41 sightingsMoose in Kenai Fjords National ParkMooseReports peak in the evening, around 9 PM41 sightingsSea Otter in Kenai Fjords National ParkSea OtterReports peak in the late morning, around 11 AM221 sightingsHorned Puffin in Kenai Fjords National ParkHorned PuffinReports peak in the late morning, around 10 AM58 sightingsTufted Puffin in Kenai Fjords National ParkTufted PuffinReports peak in the late morning, around 11 AM33 sightingsBald Eagle in Kenai Fjords National ParkBald EagleReports peak in the late morning, around 9 AM26 sightings

Before you go

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CLOSURE

Exit Glacier Area closed to snowmachine use

Snowmachine access to the Exit Glacier Area is closed because of recent warm temperatures and snowmelt. - The closure includes Exit Glacier Road within park boundaries, parking areas, the designated route through the campground to Exit Creek, and travel within Exit Creek. - The area will reopen when snow depth, snow density, and frozen-soil conditions are sufficient to support safe snowmachine use. - Do not plan snowmachine travel in the Exit Glacier Area while this status remains closed. Check current park conditions before planning snowmachine travel.

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CLOSURE

Exit Glacier canyon closed for outburst-flood risk

Do not enter the canyon from the toe of Exit Glacier to where Exit Creek opens into the Outwash Plain. Glacier hydrology can produce unpredictable outburst floods at any time, regardless of prevailing weather. - Sudden surges may carry water, large ice chunks, rock, and other debris. - Stay on designated park trails; they do not pass through outburst-flood-susceptible areas. - The entire Outwash Plain is susceptible to flooding. Water levels may rise quickly; seek high ground immediately if they begin to rise. Check current park conditions before setting out.

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CAUTION

Use caution at Pedersen Lagoon

Use caution in and around Pedersen Lagoon near Aialik Bay. A landslide on August 7, 2024, triggered a tsunami that washed over portions of the lagoon. - Location: 59.8842°N, -149.7309°W. - The park recommends caution for visitors in and around Pedersen Lagoon. Check current park conditions before visiting.

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59.9167, -149.6500
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