Day 4 · Kenai Fjords National Park
One day, four versions.
Base: Moose Pass
Drive: ~45 min to Seward
Drive: ~45 min to Seward
The night beforeCheck the park's current conditions and recent trail reports for how far the Harding Icefield Trail is open. Check tomorrow's Seward tide table. Then pick your version below.
Plan A
as far as it's open
Harding Icefield Trail
Check the night before how much of it is open.
Snow
2.2 mi · 1.5–2 h
Hideout Trail
Lower, snow-free, big views of the range.
Clouds
14.7 mi · 7–8 h
Caines Head beach route
Leave at a +3 ft tide or lower. Non-negotiable.
Storm
4 h
Resurrection Bay boat tour
Four hours, calm water. About $330 for two.
Tide ruleCaines Head is a beach route. Start at a +3 ft tide or lower, or don't start it. The beach section can be impassable at high tide.
EveningDinner and a walk around Seward. Sleep back at your Moose Pass base.
NPS · Kenai Fjords conditions ↗NOAA · Seward tides ↗Major Marine Tours ↗
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