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</html>";s:4:"text";s:24487:"Sharp nunataks (lone peaks) break the white horizon, glaciers spill from the ice field's edge, and mountains fill the frame in every direction. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzE6hH2BBFw">How to Hike Harding Icefield - Exit Glacier | Alaska - YouTube</a> We partner with Exit Glacier Guides to offer interpretive hikes of the park. I had heard of the Harding Icefield and even drove by the trailhead on previous trips to the Kenai Peninsula and always wondered what an icefield is like. The amazing views require some effort - the hike is strenuous with a lot of elevation gain. <a href="https://www.hikingproject.com/directory/8006869/kenai-fjords-national-park">Hiking Trails near Kenai Fjords National Park</a> you will walk up some steep inclines, cross a stream or two, possibly see a bear, definitely see a marmot, tromp through the snow, get lost in the vision of a vast glacier, and . <a href="https://destinationsanddesserts.com/2015/12/01/hiking-the-harding-icefield-trail/">Hiking the Harding Icefield Trail | Destinations & Desserts</a> The Harding Icefield - Trail All Day Hike Harding Icefield Trail climbs 3,500 feet in 4.2 miles to the top of the cliff. How to hike harding icefield exit glacier trail. This is a difficult hike of around 8 miles round trip. The trailhead is off of Exit Glacier Trail and shares a parking lot. What is the best hike in. 1,000 m) to cover in about 4 miles (6.5 km). It can be quite arduous at times — clients can be difficult, and the weather can be damp as Seward, Alaska, is considered a temperate rainforest. Learn about different glacier formation and view some spectacular ice carved landscapes. Three different glacial tours are available: With a focus on climate communication, we'll talk about the changes we are seeing, and what we, collectively, can do about it. Maybe today I would get to see one, and not just . Harding Icefield Sunrise. Kenai Fjords National Park is a land where ocean, ice, and mountain meets to form a spectacular and breathtaking landscape. We will need to take many breaks, since we are not in top physical condition. It covers an area of more than a thousand square miles (by comparison, the state of Rhode Island is roughly 1,200 square miles). Geography. The whole trail takes approximately 8 hours: about four hours to hike up and about 3-4 hours to descend. Hiker, 74, injured on Harding Icefield Trail. We arrived at the Harding Icefield Trail just north of Seward, Alaska mid-morning on the 4th of July. The hike starts out in lush meadows; it was late June and the snow had recently melted off leaving beautiful wildflowers in it's wake. Harding Icefield Trail: 8.2 mile round-trip adventure with 3800 feet of elevation gain. The chance of seeing bear, dall sheep, mountain goats, and . Exit Glacier. You can also take the Harding Icefield Trail, a difficult 5- to 8-hour hike where you'll ascend 3,000 feet to get a full view of the icefield. The park covers an area of 669,984 acres (1,046.9 sq mi; 2,711.3 km 2) on the Kenai Peninsula in south-central Alaska, west of the town of Seward. The scenery is incredible as you hike up the mountain and get increasingly better views of the glacier and the Kenai Mountains. Hike to the massive Harding Icefield along one of Alaska's most spectacular trails. The Harding Icefield Trail in Alaska is one hike that should be on everyone's bucket list. The trail includes roots, stone steps, uneven terrain and possibly crossing snowy sections. Exit Glacier retreated approximately 187 feet (57 m) from 2013 to 2014 and park scientists continue to monitor and . You'll climb the valley through cottonwood and alder forests until you make it well above treeline to a breath-taking view of the 700-square-mile Icefield. Words cannot describe it. Ice Walks offers an interpretive, guided hike on the Athabasca Glacier, taking you to parts of the glacier that you would otherwise be unable to experience. . You will hike almost a mile on the Harding Icefield Trail before you get your first break in the trees and a view looking back towards the parking lot, Exit Creek and the Outwash Plain (the proglacial creek created by the Exit Glacier). The Harding Icefield is one of 4 major ice caps in the United States. The 8.2-mile round trip Harding Icefield Trail is a spectacular day hike leaving from the Exit Glacier Area.Starting on the valley floor, the trail winds through cottonwood and alder forests, passes though heather filled meadows and ultimately climbs well above tree line to a breath-taking view of the Icefield. The Harding Icefield Trail starts off as a moderate ascent through brush and trees with occasional stone steps. Where is the trail head for harding icefield exit glacier hiking trail in alaska. Guests are in for a remarkable day hike on an 8.2 mile loop along the Harding Icefield Trail. Apparently it was a toll road. Harding Icefield is the largest of four remaining icefields in the United States. What Makes It Great. The Harding Icefield Trail will be clearly marked when you reach it. We will be there in July. There is an elevation gain of around 3,300 feet in total. This is one of the best places to get a visual of how quickly these effects can take place. Most of that area is covered by the Harding Icefield, and it too is so big it's hard to comprehend. This steep trail climbs 3,000 feet in 3.7 miles. What to See. Our Hiking Tours Strive To Inspire Hope and Foster Climate Action. Er führt entlang eines Flusses, durch schönen Wald und es gibt einen Wasserfall und schöne Wildblumen. Altogether the hike to and from Harding Icefield is 8.2 miles. Instead, just hike up to the face of the glacier on the Exit Glacier Naturalist Hike—an easy, 1.5-hour hike with natural and historical interpretation along the way. The eight mile (round-trip) trail begins by following Exit Glacier, but then climbs steeply and eventually ends overlooking the massive Harding Icefield, the largest icefield entirely within the US, which feeds Exit Glacier and about 40 other glaciers. Harding Ice Field Hike: Exit Glacier in the Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska- Hiking the Harding Icefield Trail is not an easy hike, but a rewarding one. Just beyond the shelter turn right onto the Harding Icefield Trail. And then you get to the top where you will see the incredible Harding Icefield. Length 9.2 miElevation gain 3,641 ftRoute type Out & back One of Alaska's most accessible glaciers, this behemoth spills from the 1,813-square-kilometer (700-square-mile) Harding Icefield. Explore the Columbia Icefield on foot! Difficulty level: Very Strenuous. Come prepared to hike the Harding Icefield Trail with layers, water, and trekking poles. The trail itself is only 3.8 miles out, but you'll need to access it via the Exit Glacier Paved Path, which adds to the overall distance.Hikers can expect sweeping views of the Exit Glacier area as they ascend high above the trailhead. Located at the end of the Kenai Peninsula, nearly 51 percent of the park is covered by ice, and nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, the park's iconic feature. I wasn't ready. You'll feel like you're on the top of the world! Alpine meadows, scree slopes, snow, glaciers, rainforest, waterfalls, and an ice field. For this reason, it's best to treat the hike as a full-day excursion and set out in the early morning! The hike to the Harding Icefield is the only real trail in Kenai Fjords National Park, but what a trail it is! The Harding Icefield has never been high on my wish list, mostly because I think it gets a lot of traffic and I'd rather explore more remote areas. Hike the Harding Icefield Trail and be transported to another world. You've got more than 3,000' (app. You'll feel like you're on the top of the world! We will camp, ski tour, climb nunataks and explore the icefield over six days with full guide support. Harding Ice Field Trail ist ein 14.8 Kilometer langer, stark besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Seward, Alaska. Exit Glacier and Harding Icefield Trail, Kenai Fjords National Park. The Harding Icefield, pictured Saturday, July 2, 2016, spans 700 square miles and feeds over 30 glaciers, including Exit . This edition of Iconic Hikes features one of the only maintained trails within Kenai Fjords National Park, the Harding Icefield Trail. The Harding Icefield Trail is a great ambassador for the changing environment because of how easy . And then you get to the top where you will see the incredible Harding Icefield. Harding Icefield Trail - The Arrival. For decades, Exit . Glaciers And Glory: The Harding Icefield Trail. Private Guided Hiking Tours Seward, Alaska. Guided Heli Hiking 3-4 hours total trip length - 50 minutes of heli time $450/person / min of two The park is a land where the ice age lingers. Hike it on your own or get adventurous and book this hiking tour on the actual glacier! Exit Glacier Guides will get you ONTO the glacier. Explore the mountains, fjords, and glaciers at your own pace with a passionate, knowledgeable guide. The 8.2-mile out-and-back hike along Harding Icefield is a spectacular outing. There are unlimited ways of why hiking here is worth your time, but here are our 5 favorite reasons to hike the Harding Icefield Trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and bird watching and is best used from May until October. Located in Seward, Alaska, this trail takes you parallel to the stunning ice field, while showcasing beautiful views of the area around you. Allow all day for this hike-6-8 hours. Harding Icefield Trail The 8.2-mile round trip Harding Icefield Trail is a spectacular day hike leaving from the Exit Glacier Area. For $45 more than our normal shuttle price you can have a knowledgable local guide hike with you to the face of this amazing glacier. No surprise Harding is a popular dayhike. This hike near Seward will take you to see Exit Glacier up close and the vast Icefield it is connected to. This guy gave us a glassy stare as we walked by. Some of the more notable glaciers include the Tustumena Glacier, Exit Glacier, and McCarty Glacier. With the guided tour, you hike only an hour or so on the trail, then they outfit you with crampons for your shoes and you walk onto the glacier. The guides are long time locals, retired teachers and Park Rangers with droves of natural and cultural history to offer. Distance: 8 miles round trip, with about 3,000 feet of elevation to the overlook of the Icefield.. Alaska: Harding Ice Field Trail Harding Ice Field by NPS Mileage: 8.3 Miles Out-and-Back Rating: Difficult Elevation Gain: 3,073' Features: Wildflowers, wildlife, sweeping views of the icefield and the surrounding peaks Tips: Be sure to dress in layers and monitor trail and weather conditions as they can change quickly. It covers 700-square-miles, however; the reward is sweeping vistas of the entire glacier. Pretty impressive if you ask me. Created more than 23,000 years ago during the Pleistocene Epoch, the Harding Icefield was a small piece of the vast ice sheet that covered much of Southcentral Alaska (Figure 1). Overview. Touch and walk on a glacier or head off into valleys to see amazing waterfalls that are feed by the Harding Ice field. We were excited about what our day would bring. The reward for tackling this 8.2-mile (13.2-kilometer) loop track is . Trailhead: Harding Icefield / Exit Glacier trailhead, in Kenai Fjords National Park.The park is a short distance from the town of Seward, about 120 miles south of Anchorage. Even if you do not hike the entire length of the trail, simply experiencing part of it allows for stunning views of the valley and Exit Glacier. This area has long been studied for the effects that climate change has on glaciers. If you're visiting Exit Glacier, take the trail to the top and enjoy this beautiful hike! The reward: some of the most spectacular views in Alaska, with incredible vistas over endless plains of glacial ice punctuated by dozens of nunataks-isolated, conical rocky peaks that protrude through the ice and rise several hundred feet. Exit Glacier is a glacier derived from the Harding Icefield in the Kenai Mountains of Alaska and one of Kenai Fjords National Park's major attractions. Harding Icefield Trail is a strenuous hike and one should be prepared and ready for this adventure. Kenai Fjords National Park is an American national park that maintains the Harding Icefield, its outflowing glaciers, and coastal fjords and islands. In the spring of 2016 Exit Glacier Guides will be offering two expeditions onto the Harding Icefield for one week each. I first hiked the Harding Icefield Trail in 2013 when I wasn't as strong of a hiker or photographer. Re: Looking for a guided Harding Icefield Hike. It's a 3,000-foot climb to get to the top of this trail where you're rewarded with vistas of the vast Harding Icefield, which feeds nearly 40 different glaciers. Full day hike: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Age requirements: Anyone age 12 and over is welcome. Harding Icefield Trail The 8.2-mile round trip Harding Icefield Trail is a spectacular day hike. Go to the right to start the Harding Icefield trail. Harding Icefield Trail - Strenuous - This 8.2 mile out and back trail is one of the most breathtaking hikes in Alaska, literally. Additionally, and as this is prime bear country, it's important to have bear spray and to know how to use it. The nearby town of Seward averages 72 inches of rain per year. Harding Icefield full day guided hike; Meals Included. The Harding Icefield trail can be challenging as you gain 1,000 feet of elevation with every mile. Midway through the journey, transition from vast ocean coastline to otherworldly alpine scenery in Denali National Park. Answer 1 of 15: Is there a company that offers a guided hiking trip for the Harding Icefield hike? The trail gains about 1000' of elevation, so it is not a hard hike. This 8.2 mile round trip hike takes you through alder forests, fields of fireweed, and alpine terrain, finishing at the top of the Harding Icefield; the second largest icefield in North America, where it's all blue ice as far as the eye can see. The 24 hour light makes the foliage grow fast and huge, parts of the trail . Winding through the valley floor, the trail passes through a forest of alder and cottonwood, over meadows abundant in heather with a climactic ascent above the tree line to a stunning vista of the Harding Icefield. Where is the trail head for harding icefield exit glacier hiking trail in alaska. Guests are in for a remarkable day hike on an 8.2 mile loop along the Harding Icefield Trail. And all in a 13km hike. The Harding Icefield Trail is an 8.2-mile roundtrip glacier hike near Anchorage. 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