exit glacier

847robertv

It was a long tough climb for me with my bad knees. My wife on the other hand scampered along like a spring chicken. It was very narrow in places and required some jumping across places. I was bound to make it. The visitor center was very informative.

881jenniferw

I drove to Seward yesterday, and found that the road was closed. I would have loved to have visited. It is disappointing that I will likely have to wait for tourist season to try to see this.

sprung51

We enjoyed the hike up to the glacier and the visitor center. Some of the hiking is not suitable for very small children and those with limited mobility, but I did see many folks enjoying the close up view you get.

AbsolutelyA-Z

Very scenic place without a lot of traffic. Nice length hiking trails to and around the glacier and river bed below the glaciers. Great for some afternoon hiking and and photo opportunities without taking a lot time gettting around the different places.

marynag2013

If you are in Seward do not miss this place. I think there are all kind of activities available if you would like to get more adventurous. We had couple of hours to spend there. Exit Glacier is easy to find. The walk to see the glacier is relatively easy. There are two ways you get to see it. First one would be to climb up and get to see the glacier from up down. The second way is when you get to the river take a right and there is this narrow path on the side of the mountain that takes you close to the face. The path is somewhat difficult but really worth taking.

AMKTexas

We took the hike to see the Exit glacier on the way to a day cruise form Seward and I am so glad we did. It was a hike that all of us in our group could do including my then 4yr old son and to see a glacier so close and on foot was truly fantastic. it was a great on site lesson for us to see the effects of climate change on the rapid decline of glaciers. they have markers which show where the glacier was at each year. I would highly recommend this.

FlyFishLady

We hiked up to the glacier one sunny afternoon and saw the glacier Up Close & Personal. It sparkled like diamonds and was amazing to look at. Makes you wonder about all that our earth does. It was an enjoyable easy stroll and we even saw a black bear scamper away when it heard us. We're thankful.I went on the trail with some clients that were in town and they had never imagined they'd see something like that. It's a given that this is an excellent place to see if in Seward. it's free and always available.

LaurieJanean

We really enjoyed our afternoon on the trails at Exit Glacier! We wished we'd had an entire day in order to hike all the way up to the Harding Ice Field--but even a half-day is better than none--so we did all we could in the time we had! Views were fabulous, photographs just don't do it justice.We were staying in Seward at Taroka Inn. We didn't have a car, but discovered Exit Glacier Guides in Seward has a shuttle even for independent hikers. Exit Glacier Guides was an easy walk from our hotel and highly recommended if you need transportation to the glacier. Suggest you reserve your drop-off and pick-up times in advance if you are able in order to not be disappointed.

denalihalibut

We take our guests to see this lovely glacier on the way to see Seward. It is a lovely drive out to the visitor's center, and the glacier itself. I always enjoy seeing the signs that tell you where the glacier was many years ago..i.e. my father was born in 1899, and there is a marker to show me where the glacier was that year. The visitor center is quite nice and offers something for everyone. There is a trail that is easy and one that is more challenging for those who want a good workout. Either way, I believe you will be blown away with the loveliness of it all and best of all: IT is FREE!!

Hullhome

We decided to hike to Exit Glacier after dinner and were very glad we did. The trail is very nice and easy. A little bit of a climb near the glacier but not too hard. It was a very enjoyable way to end our day and unwind after being on a boat all day. We didn't see any moose on the trail but did see signs.

Anna_Ost

It's an absolutely beautiful drive from Anchorage to Seward: mountains, wildlife and all the scenic views... but all the glaciers you do see along the way seem to be so far away! The Exit Glacier is well-located and has a fairly easy way up to it. Although I must admit the cunning arrows keep telling you it's only 0.4 miles, oh, God, it's another 0.3 miles and ... but being serious, it's an absolutely magnificent place!We were on Saturday, with very nice weather and got an absolutely unique experience of being CLOSE TO MOTHER NATURE! This is hard to explain but it's really so breath-taking!Definitely a must-see!P.S.: no fees apply and wear some good shoes for climbing the rocks and keeping your feet from all the water coming from the mountains.

kslim2014

We drove to the Exit Glacier trail from Seward, and hiked to the glacier. Very pretty scenery and views, also not too rigorous hike.

jshipleyj

They had a much larger group than usual that day (about 30), so it was a bit congested, but we learned a lot about glaciers. I always go on the ranger-led tours if possible. Fascinated to learn how much they have retreated; big retreat in recent years. The hike involved gravel paths and a 200' gradual uphill to the lookout over the toe of the glacier. I chose not to scramble across a rocky trail to get closer, because the view from where we stopped was great.

mccflo99

I went to school in Seward for a year and visited Exit Glacier many times. It's a beautiful location on the outskirts of town, tucked back into the mountains. Plenty of trees and away from what most people would call "civilization." There are great hiking trails that allow you to take in Alaskas vast and beautiful wilderness. The view of the glacier is absolutely amazing. With the current controversy of global warming, the glacier is an even more relevant and interesting sight to see. While in school we would frequent a pull off on the side of the road before getting to the glacier entry, which took you down to a gravel bar on the water. Sometimes you had to drive your car through a small stream of water to get to it. We built fires and hand drinks while rocking tunes and had a great time. Not impossible to find. Excellent place for family and friends.

MiriamG344

It was raining when we arrived at Exit Glacier Park, but we put on our "Frogg Toggs" and walked up the 1 mile trail to the glacier. We walked up the path, through gravel, over rocks, in streams to reach the top of the mountain. We could not believe the beauty along the way and were amazed that we could get right up to the glacier. The walk was not hard, if you are able to walk for 2 miles. It is well worth the effort and you feel so adventuresome! I would advise that you wear walking shoes or boots that can get wet. I did not feel it was a dangerous hike, you just had to be careful. Sometimes my husband steadied me as we stepped from one boulder up to another. You do not need a guide, unless you want someone to give you the background on what you are seeing.