Sweeping from rocky coastline to glaciercrowned peaks, kenai fjords national park encompasses 607,805 acres of unspoiled wilderness on the southeast coast of alaskas kenai peninsula. Wildlife refuge r primrose creek er 9 tr national park maps. Experience superb wildlife viewing in the alaska maritime national wildlife refuge and get an upclose view of tidewater glaciers. For recommendations on getting around the park, visit the kenai fjords national park information center near the small boat harbor. Topographic maps and area information are available at the visitor center. The park contains the harding icefield, one of the largest ice fields in the united states. Printable pdf version, requires adobe acrobat reader. Both living at the entrance to this geographic wonder along with an extensive assignment with the park service have largely contributed to our increased coverage of kenai fjords national park. The herman leirer road also known as the road to exit glacier is inaccessible to automobile traffic due to a state road closure for the 201920. Kenai fjords national park alaska cruises alaska vacations. Kenai fjords national park tour cruise with dinner on fox. Stop at the mighty holgate or aialik glacier and float among the icebergs as you watch for calving, where giant chunks of. Embark on a sixhour coastal catamaran cruise with kenai fjords tours, featuring resurrection bay and kenai fjords national park. Kenai fjords national park map national geographic maps.
Kenai national wildlife refuge headquarters alaska state park headquarters chugach national forest headquarters ranger station e xit g l a c i e r r o a d n a s h r o a d p r i m r o s e c r e e k t r a i l l o s t l a k e t r a i l. National parks of alaska national parks cover approximately 54 million acres of land in alaska over 60% of all land managed by the national park service. Warren huss, betty house, and fred house enjoy a day of snow machining, while visiting exit glacier in 1976. Kenai fjords national park is located on the southern edge of the kenai peninsula in southcentral alaska. The harding icefield contributes more than 40 glaciers that spill into the fjords and valleys of the kenai peninsula. In 1980 it was redesignated as kenai fjords national park, following the alaska. Twenty thousand years ago, during the last ice age, enormous glaciers carved ushaped valleys that eventually filled with seawater. Kenai fjords national park, rugged wilderness area in southern alaska, u. Kenai fjords national park kenai fjords national park is a united states national park in southcentral alaska.
Kenai fjords national park travel alaska, usa lonely. Kenai fjords national park is a geological wonderland where glaciers and ice caps meet the ocean. Kenai fjords national park is a geological wonderland where glaciers and ice. The 10 best kenai fjords national park hotel deals apr. On the southeast side of the kenai peninsula, along the gulf of alaska, nearly 670,000 acres were designated as the kenai fjords national park in 1980 as part of the alaska national interest lands. Kenai fjords national park is a 669,984 acre park located in alaska in the united states. Sugpiaq people relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Kenai fjords national park the greatest american road trip. National park service, restorationcleanup by matt holly. A number of individuals and families from the seward area visit the exit glacier area in the.
This 6hour cruise explores kenai fjords national park and visits an actively calving tidewater glacier in beautiful aialik bay. Coastal trail submerged at high tide south of tonsina. T u t k a c l f u upper hazelle b a y s a d i e lk kayak beach quarry a r m a c o v e k a c h e m a k i w e s t r a r m k c o y p o r t d i c k t a l o b a y s u n. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. Check out more detailed directions and learn about getting around the park. Les anmeldelser av hotell i kenai fjords national park. You can also browse the bestselling kenai fjords maps and guidebooks on amazon. Expertly researched and created in partnership with the national park service, u. Map warning do not use this map for navigation or backpacking. Here youve got a map that covers the whole park, some that focus on the backcountry, and a few trail.
National geographics trails illustrated map of kenai fjords national park is an. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Kenai fjords national park was created in 1980 to protect 587,000 acres of alaskas most awesome, impenetrable wilderness. The park is famous for the fjords it contains, which are valleys that were created by glaciers that are now below sea level.
Kenai fjords national park photos, stock photos of kenai. Crowning the park is the massive harding ice field. Recover your sense of wonder and your enthusiasm for adventure here in kenai fjords national park. Look for mountain wildlife, and take a dog sled ride to round out this alaskan experience.
Kenai fjords national park maps, resurrection bay maps and. Best trails in kenai fjords national park alltrails. Maps kenai fjords national park, resurrection bay and seward. The national park service publishes tons of great free maps. Boat access to kenai fjords glacier lodge departs from the seward harbor. Official nps map of kenai fjords national park in alaska.
Join us and get started over 100,000 members in 208 countries. The park is capped by the harding icefield, a relic from past iceages. The national monument at kenai fjords had become alaskas seventh new national park. Kenai fjords national park includes three main areas exit glacier, harding icefield and the coast. Kenai fjords national park national park, alaska, united. The parks coastal backcountry is also inaccessible late. Very few places on earth match the beauty of this particular alaska national park. The exit glacier area of kenai fjords national park is the most publicly accessible part of park and the only portion that is accessible by road from the town of seward. Here youve got a map that covers the whole park, some that focus on the backcountry, and a few trail maps zoomed in on the exit glacier area.
Top places to visit in kenai fjords national park, alaska. The 5 best things to do in kenai fjords national park. Glaciers, rainforests, marine animals, the harding icefield and more can all be found here. Theres a lot to discover in some of the most incredible, protected wilderness in alaska at kenai fjords national park. Find out more about the states 23 national park units, 4 public lands information centers, and 2 science and learning centers by visiting the alaska regional office. Media in category maps of kenai fjords national park the following files are in this category, out of total.
See the sights of seward and visit kenai fjords national park on this combo tour with lunch. While there are a few trails to hike in the park the best way to see and experience kenai fjords is by boat, however, we didnt want to take just a short day cruise. At the edge of the kenai peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. The kfnp shoreline boundary begins in lower resurrection bay and after many twists.
Northwestern glacier is one of the parks six tidewater glaciers and has retreated over 6 km 3. Kenai fjords national park national park in alaska. Kenai fjords wildlife kenai fjords national park cultural resources kenai fjords glaciers glacial features harding icefield the retreat of exit glacier a tour of the life of a glacier iceberg sizes, shapes and classifications kenai fjords national park map aialik bay map see all the kenai fjords maps available aialik bay photo album. National geographics trails illustrated map of kenai fjords national park is an essential travel companion for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the pristine scenery in this area of southern alaska. At the edge of the kenai peninsula and the north pacific ocean, the park offers over 600,000 acres of glaciated paradise to explore, and is home to an abundance of marine wildlife and unique tidewater glaciers. In 1978, united states president jimmy carter designated kenai fjords as a national monument. Kenai fjords national park travel guide at wikivoyage. The icefield, which covers more than half of the national parks more than 700,000 acres. Beste wege in kenai fjords national park alltrails. After visiting kenai fjords, continue your adventure on the kenai peninsula by visiting some of our neighbors. The 700squaremile harding ice field is one of only four remaining ice fields in the united states, and is also the largest ice field entirely within u. One of the more current kenai fjords topographic maps available for sea kayaking and backpacking navigation is the trails illustrated map and is printed on waterproof paper making them ideal for use in kenai fjords wet temperate rainforest environment. With the nearby town of seward being accessible by train, boat, car, bus or float plane, the area around kenai fjords national park is one of the most accessible in alaska. Kenai fjords national park is open yearround with the highest visitation may through september.
Exploring northwestern fjord in kenai fjords national park. These gigantic rivers of ice have shaped the terrain and are now receding to reveal their work. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the harding icefield, kenai fjords crowning feature. Within five years, tourists visits had become a crucial part of sewards economy. Kenai fjords national park seward all you need to know. Explore the best hike in kenai fjords national park on our trail map, from the editors of national geographic. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in kenai fjords national park, alaska on tripadvisor. Kenai fjords national park overview map the kenai fjords national park comprises a major portion of the harding icefield and kenai mountains. Located at the end of the kenai peninsula, nearly 51 percent of the park is covered by ice, and nearly 40 glaciers flow from the harding icefield, the parks iconic feature. The harding icefield crowns the park and is the source of at least 38 glaciers that flow over the land, sculpting as they go. Or use the menu above to navigate to the park of your choice. Enjoy skipping rocks and a guided nature walk with a national park ranger. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice.
Exit glacier, a halfmile wide river of ice, is the easiest section of the park to access. National park service, department of publications subject. The 700squaremile harding ice field is one of only four remaining ice fields in u. Kenai fjords national park is an american national park established in 1980 by the alaska national interest lands conservation act. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in february. Here on npmaps youll find hundreds of pdf and image files of any u. Experience the rich wildness of kenai fjords national park. Use nautical charts and tide tables for navigation. The below pdf format maps in this section are for trip planning purposes only. To maintain unimpaired the scenic and environmental integrity of the harding ice field, its out flowing glaciers, and coastal fjords and islands in their natural state. Kenai fjords national park, the kenai peninsula and. Click a photo of a national park to see its location on the map and find out more information. Just 12 miles by boat from seward, fox island and kenai fjords wilderness lodge are a world away from all you know. Comprising an edge of the kenai peninsula in south central alaska near the town of seward, the park is home to the harding icefield, one of the four major ice caps in the united states.
In early may my boyfriend and i headed to alaska to explore kenai fjords national park and the highlight of the trip was the 3 day2 night kayaking trip we went on with millers landing. We have photos of all 1,164 tourist attractions around norway or add your own click here to browse them. With a guide, youll stop by mile 0 of the iditarod trail, the home of the annual sled dog race, and marvel at exit glacier. Various maps and guidebooks are available through alaska geographic or in the park bookstore. Box canyon cabins 9,7 over all forventning 53 gjesteomtaler.
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