🗓️ Best time to visit: Jun–Sep | morning
⏱️ Recommended time: 1–2 hours

One of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska, Exit Glacier is a must-visit stop in Kenai Fjords National Park, just a short drive from Seward. This is one of the rare places where you can walk right up to a glacier and witness its scale—and its retreat—up close.

💡 Why visit:

• easy access to a real glacier without needing a tour

• powerful visual of climate change with marked glacier retreat points

• great mix of short walks and more challenging hikes

💡 Trail options:

• Glacier View Loop (~1 mile / 1.6 km, easy)

• Edge of the Glacier Trail (~2 miles / 3.2 km, moderate)

• Harding Icefield Trail (challenging, full-day hike)

⚠️ Good to know:

• weather can shift quickly—expect rain, even in summer

• stay on marked trails → glacier areas can be dangerous

• parking can fill up during peak hours

🥾 Extra tip:
If you’re up for a challenge, hike part of the Harding Icefield Trail—the higher you go, the more unreal the views become over an endless sea of ice.