Things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park
A coastal Alaska park where the Harding Icefield spills glaciers into fjords, tidewater cliffs, marine wildlife habitat, and the accessible Exit Glacier valley.
Best months: June, July, August, September
What is worth your time in Kenai Fjords National Park
Exit Glacier Overlook TrailDo not miss
This accessible-feeling trail network gives the easiest close look at a shrinking glacier and its retreat markers.
Hike · 1.5 hr5
Harding Icefield TrailDo not miss
The steep trail climbs from forest to alpine tundra for a vast view across the Harding Icefield.
Hike · 7.5 hr5
Kenai Fjords Boat TourDo not miss
A fjord boat tour is the signature way to see tidewater glaciers, whales, seabirds, and sea cliffs.
Scenic Boat · 7 hr4.8
Glacier View Loop Trail
This short loop gives a lower-effort glacier view and interpretive signs near the nature center.
Hike · 45 min5
Edge of the Glacier Trail
The trail approaches the glacier forefield and shows how quickly ice has retreated from the valley.
Hike · 1.3 hr4.9
Kenai Fjords Night Sky
Clear shoulder-season nights can bring stars and occasional aurora over Seward and the fjords.
Stargazing · 1.4 hr4.9
Seward Waterfront
The waterfront is an easy staging area for harbor views, mountains, marine wildlife, and boat departures.
Viewpoint · 1.1 hr4.9
Exit Glacier Nature Center
The seasonal nature center provides indoor exhibits, trail status, glacier interpretation, water, and ranger advice.
Ranger Program · 45 min4.8
Exit Glacier Winter Access
Winter travel on the closed road offers a quiet snow route for prepared skiers or snowshoers.
Hike · 4.5 hr4.8
Kenai Fjords Kayaking
Guided kayaking offers an intimate water-level view of coves, wildlife, and fjord scenery.
Water Activity · 4.5 hr4.8
Northwestern Fjord Tour
This longer boat route reaches remote tidewater glacier scenery and richer marine wildlife habitat.
Scenic Boat · 9 hr4.8
Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise
The shorter bay cruise offers a lower-commitment chance at sea otters, birds, cliffs, and mountain scenery.
Scenic Boat · 3.5 hr4.8
Aialik Glacier
Aialik Glacier is a classic tidewater glacier viewing target with calving potential and dramatic fjord walls.
Scenic Boat · 6.5 hr4.7
Tonsina Point
This coastal trail near Seward offers forest, beach, and Resurrection Bay views outside the main park road.
Hike · 2.8 hr4.7
And 1 more, which the planner picks between based on your dates, pace and what you are into.
Worth knowing
- Kenai Fjords is famous for Exit Glacier, Harding Icefield Trail, tidewater glacier boat tours, whales, puffins, sea lions, and dramatic fjord scenery from Seward.