Notify someone about your plans for the day. Ideally, a family member or friend not traveling with you to Exit Glacier should be aware of your plans just in case the weather turns bad or your hike takes longer than anticipated.
That way someone will be able to notify the authorities just in case. Remember, there is no cell service at or on Exit Glacier. Bring along plenty of water. Hydration is the most important thing when out in nature. Drink often during your visit to Exit Glacier while on your hike. Remember, if you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated! If you are planning a longer hike, carry along quick and easy snacks.
Stay away from salty snacks. They will simply increase your thirst. Some unsalted raw nuts and sturdy fruit, like an apple or orange will suffice. Make sure you leave no trace. Exit Glacier, Alaska is a conveniently located very popular destination for anyone visiting Alaska because it is very easy for you to see the glacier up close.
This glacier is also a stark and visible reminder of global warming. As you stroll you will notice the signs pointing out where Exit Glacier was at different years in the past.
Have you been to Alaska? Did you visit Exit Glacier? Please share in the comments below your favorite memory of Exit Glacier Alaska. The Exit Glacier Nature Center looks like it would be an interesting place to visit.
But what an amazing experience! Everyone should get up close and personal with a glacier if they get the chance! Karen, yes! Hi Charles. Yes, there are lots of hikes to choose. Thank you for this informative and useful article on Exit Glacier, Alaska.
I visited Alaska two years ago and enjoyed my visit to a glacier. I have been to both places. Both are extraordinary. Whittier is breathtaking. Did you know to visit by car, you must pass through a one lane, one-way bridge?
It is spectacular! Seward also boasts stunning scenery. Either would be a great choice. Thanks for the reply and additional information. We will definitely take Whittier and if possible also Seward.
Whittier seems to have two options. One is a 7. Which is more appropriate and not boring after some time? I took an 8-hour glacier cruise out of Seward.
Loved it. I thought it was well-done and I saw a lot of glaciers up close and a lot of marine wildlife along the way. If you think that is too long I also went on a 3.
I have to say something — your recollection of the accessibility to Exit Glacier is off. There is a paved path for a few hundred feet, but after that it is a hike on a dirt path up and over boulders. There is no way someone in a wheelchair nor a stroller can access that path.
The hiking trail that returns from the glacier goes through the river bed, and up and over boulders. Direct from the parks website, maybe your recollection needs to be refreshed, there are several trails. A one-mile wheelchair-accessible loop partially paved, partially compressed gravel leads to a panoramic view of Exit Glacier spilling down from the Harding Icefield.
This loop can be traveled clockwise or counter-clockwise, with a slight descent of either paved or compressed gravel on the return. A spotting scope is available at the viewpoint. Wheelchairs are available to be borrowed at the Exit Glacier Nature Center, when the center is open and conditions allow.
There are a limited number of wheelchairs available, and a photo ID will be held by park staff until the wheelchair is returned. We Major Marine Tours too! In fact, the weather was so abysmal that out of paid passengers for our tour, only 40 of us brave souls actually went. The weather was not as bad as predicted, and the tour turned pout spectacular!
Highly recommend! The last group day together was spent out on the water with Major Marine Tours in Resurrection Bay […]. While visiting Seward, make sure to visit Exit Glacier, which is nearby and very easy to access!
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Related Guide to Alaska's Glaciers. Getting There. Lee Petersen Lee Petersen. Exit Glacier Trails February 23, May 19, Exit Glacier from the end of the Glacier Overlook Trail. Exit Glacier approximately 2-miles up and over ft. Help support me and this website! Looking over the outwash plain from the Overlook Trail. Small Footbridge along the Glacier Overlook Trail. Buy Now. Outflow from Exit Glacier.
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Mountain goats, black bears, and brown bears emerge into view along the avalanche chutes on each side of the valley.
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