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Gems in Kenai Peninsula - 2

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Harding Icefield Overlook

(15) Bear Creek, AK

Toe of the Glacier

(1) Bear Creek, AK

Recommended Routes in Kenai Peninsula - 11

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There are opportunities to explore the end of the trail, especially as the snow levels recede. Take the opportunity to take in the different views, even if it means taking one of the small trails that fan out at the top.

Harding Icefield Out and Back

8.3 mi 13.4 km • 3,073' Up 936.77 m Up • 3,074' Down 936.88 m Down

Bear Creek, AK

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A glimpse of Prince Edward Sound at Portage Pass.

Portage Pass Trail

4.4 mi 7.2 km • 934' Up 284.68 m Up • 933' Down 284.33 m Down

Girdwood, AK

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Glacier Lake Trail

6.5 mi 10.4 km • 270' Up 82.42 m Up • 270' Down 82.35 m Down

Fritz C…, AK

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Shot of the Upper Valley heading towards the lake

Crescent Creek Trail

12.8 mi 20.6 km • 1,138' Up 346.78 m Up • 1,138' Down 346.75 m Down

Bear Creek, AK

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Edge of the Glacier Trail

1.9 mi 3.1 km • 471' Up 143.44 m Up • 468' Down 142.69 m Down

Bear Creek, AK

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Loads of sticks to chase on Tonsina Point

Tonsina Point Out and Back

4.4 mi 7.0 km • 442' Up 134.66 m Up • 442' Down 134.77 m Down

Seward, AK

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Fireweed turns to seed late in the summer.

Byron Glacier Trail

1.9 mi 3.0 km • 207' Up 63 m Up • 207' Down 62.98 m Down

Girdwood, AK

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Mt. Marathon

3.2 mi 5.2 km • 2,625' Up 800 m Up • 2,637' Down 803.7 m Down

Seward, AK

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Snow-capped mountains see the sun peek through the clouds in the middle of summer on the Kenai Peninsula.

Portage Glacier (Winter)

6.1 mi 9.8 km • 820' Up 249.87 m Up • 818' Down 249.41 m Down

Girdwood, AK

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Skyline Trail

4.2 mi 6.8 km • 2,684' Up 818.19 m Up • 2,684' Down 818.08 m Down

Sterling, AK

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Kenai Peninsula Hiking

163 Miles 262 Kilometers of Trail
11 Recommended Routes
2 Gems
6 Easy Trails
28 Intermediate Trails
12 Difficult Trails

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Trails in Kenai Peninsula - 35

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2.9 mi 4.7 km #1Mt. Alice Ridge Trial Difficult Seward, AK	Difficult	Seward, AK	5
1.9 mi 3.0 km #2Slaughters Ridge Trail #344 Difficult Sterling, AK	Difficult	Sterling, AK	5
1.1 mi 1.7 km #3Hideout Trail Intermediate Sterling, AK	Intermediate	Sterling, AK	2
16.1 mi 25.9 km #4Resurrection River Trail #319 Difficult Bear Creek, AK	Difficult	Bear Creek, AK	1
2.1 mi 3.4 km #5Wolf Run Intermediate Soldotna, AK	Intermediate	Soldotna, AK	1
2.3 mi 3.8 km #6Fort Trail Intermediate Seward, AK	Intermediate	Seward, AK	5
0.6 mi 1.0 km #7Mosquito Intermediate Soldotna, AK	Intermediate	Soldotna, AK	1
8.7 mi 14.0 km #8Summit Creek Trail Intermediate/Difficult Girdwood, AK	Intermediate/Difficult	Girdwood, AK	1
3.8 mi 6.1 km #9Harding Icefield Trail Intermediate/Difficult Bear Creek, AK	Intermediate/Difficult	Bear Creek, AK	8
38.5 mi 62.0 km #10Resurrection Pass Trail Intermediate/Difficult Sterling, AK	Intermediate/Difficult	Sterling, AK	6