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Kenai Fjords National Park is open year-round; however, the Exit Glacier road is closed to cars for the winter months and much of the spring. Snow at higher elevations on the Harding Icefield trail can persist into mid-summer. It is always a good idea to check on current conditions before setting out.

Exit Glacier Road: Crews are preparing Exit Glacier road for a chip seal project beginning the week of August 11 weather permitting. This project may necessitate temporary lane closures and minor delays. This will only affect the portion of the road within the park. Parking at Exit Glacier may be temporarily reduced during the project. Visitors may be directed to park in alternative locations. Please drive safely and observe all warning signs.

Exit Glacier Trails: The Exit Glacier trails are open.

Harding Icefield Trail:
Although August is almost over it's still a great time to hike the Harding Icefield Trail. The first half of the trail is a little muddy and slippery from recent rain, but overall it's in good condition and the wildflowers are beautiful. Slightly beyond the Top of the Cliffs Overlook (2.25 miles), you will encounter a couple short stretches of snow interspersed with stretches of bare trail. After that there is about a quarter mile of continuous snow cover on the trail until you reach the Shelter (3.6 miles). Depending on weather conditions, this snow can be very slick and difficult to walk on. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Please follow the orange flags that mark the trail in snow-covered areas to help prevent fragile alpine vegetation from being trampled as the snow melts. If vegetation is poking out from beneath the snow on or along the trail, please step around it to prevent damaging it.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

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