swdke Posted September 12, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Is it no longer possible to walk up to Exit Glacier in Seward? Are there trails to walk on the hillside along the glacier? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terpnut Posted September 12, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Although the National Park Service advises people not to, you can walk right up to the face of the glacier. There is a trail that takes you straight there, another that takes a couple mile scenic loop and drops you back down at the face of the glacier, and then a much much longer hike up to the top of the icefield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaciers Posted September 12, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2006 If you get a chance, there's a trail that goes up above the glacier, to the right, and you can look down upon it. It also affords a fantastic view of the valley. It is a dirt trail which is step in some places but for the most part its an easy hike. We were up and back within a couple hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYEF Posted September 12, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Just back from there. Besides the trails that have previously been there, that week they opened a new viewing area/trail. My daughter hiked the Harding Ice Field hike as well (in the POURING RAIN). It's listed as "strenuous" but, to see the glacier, you only have to do a short hike. This year they removed the entrance fee as well.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted September 13, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Exit Glaicer has receeded by 50 % in the last 5 years. The side is way off from the upper trail. Used to be right next to it. There are at times rangers posted up there, keeping you away. But it's now a longer "dirty" walk to get any closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighuf Posted September 13, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I was there last week . . . in the pouring rain :) They have 3 short trails that you can walk to get a view of the glacier and a couple longer trails (7 miles round trip). We took 2 different ones. Well, one trail was cut in half by a huge stream that couldn't be crossed (too far to jump it and way too deep). But we got to see the foot of the glacier and then hiked up to a middle section of the glacier where a ranger was posted. I'll post pictures once I get them uploaded. This hike was the highlight of our day in Seward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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