Kenai Fjords National Park
State: Alaska
Size: 669,983 acres
Topography: Glacier, Coastal
Peak Season: Summer
Nearest Airport: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) – 2.5 hrs
Nearest Town: Seward, AK
Top 5 Hiking Trails
Harding Icefield Trail
Exit Glacier Trail
Resurrect Pass Trail
Lost Lake Trail
Northwestern Fjord Trail
Points of Interest
Exit Glacier: A popular glacier that is easily accessible for visitors to hike near, offering views of ice formations and surrounding mountains.
Resurrection Bay: A scenic bay where visitors can go on boat tours to view marine life such as sea otters, whales, and puffins.
Harding Icefield: A massive ice field that can be reached via a strenuous hike offering sweeping views of glaciers and the surrounding fjords.
Aialik Bay: A bay where visitors can view tidewater glaciers and spot wildlife like sea lions, otters, and whales.
Recreational Opportunities
Glacier Viewing – Massive tidewater glaciers calving into the ocean.
Kayaking – Paddle past icebergs, fjords, and wildlife.
Wildlife Viewing – Spot orcas, humpback whales, puffins, and sea otters.
Hiking – Exit Glacier trails provide up-close glacier access.
Fishing – Renowned for halibut and salmon fishing in nearby waters.
Camping
No frontcountry campgrounds
Backcountry Camping – Wilderness camping is allowed in designated areas with permits.