Are dogs allowed on Harding Ice Field Trail?

No, dogs are not permitted on Harding Ice Field Trail. This is typical in many national parks and wildlife refuges — check for a nearby dog-friendly alternative.

How difficult is Harding Ice Field Trail?

Harding Ice Field Trail is rated expert. It is 9.7 miles long with 4,364 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Harding Ice Field Trail suitable for kids?

Harding Ice Field Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

ExpertOut and Back

Kenai Fjords National Park/Alaska

Harding Ice Field Trail

Seward, Alaska

9.7 mi

Distance

4,364 ft

Elev. Gain

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for Harding Ice Field Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.

National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Hazards & Warnings

Snow and avalanche danger on upper trailBlack bears along the trail

Elevation Profile

Min:125 ft

Max:1,069 ft

Gain:1,330 ft

Loss:1,330 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	126 ft
High point	3.9 mi	1,069 ft
End	9.7 mi	126 ft

Trail Details

No dogs

Route Type: Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Current conditions and alerts
National Park Service
National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Bear Creek, AK · about 7 mi away
County:: Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Jurisdiction:: Kenai Fjords National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

Operator:907-318-2040
Address:411 Washington Street · Seward, AK · 99664

Highlights

Marmot MeadowsTop of the CliffHarding Icefield overlookEmergency shelter at the top

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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