Kenai Fjords National Park
National Park · Alaska

Kenai Fjords National Park

Photo: NPS · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Kenai Fjords protects the Harding Icefield and the glaciers and fjords that spill from it on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. The only road leads to Exit Glacier, where short trails reach the ice and a steep trail climbs to the icefield. Most of the park is seen on a day cruise from Seward, and trips to the tidewater glaciers are worth the longer tour.

Good to know

Tickets
Free to enter. Boat tours from Seward are run by private companies and cost extra.
Time needed
One full day for Exit Glacier and a boat tour.
Best time
Late May to early September. Exit Glacier Road closes to cars in winter.
Getting there
Seward is about 15 minutes from Exit Glacier. Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport is about 2.5 hours by car or a scenic train ride.

Where to stay nearby

Gateway towns with hotels and food, close to the park entrances:
Seward, Alaska
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Kenai Fjords National Park questions

What is the best way to see Kenai Fjords?

Take a boat tour from Seward. The longer trips reach tidewater glaciers and have the best wildlife viewing.

Can you hike to the Harding Icefield?

Yes. The Harding Icefield Trail is about 8 miles round trip with a steep climb, usually snow-free from July.

Can I visit Kenai Fjords as a day trip from Anchorage?

Yes, by car or train, but it is a long day. Staying a night in Seward is more relaxed.

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