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: Exit Glacier road is currently closed to cars at Box Canyon Bridge, the first gate on Exit Glacier road. The road beyond the bridge is open to hiking and biking. Snow machine use is not permitted until there is at least 18 inches of snow with a solid base.
Moose are active in the Exit Glacier area this time of year.
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Did You Know?
River otters defecate in certain spots to mark their territory. Researchers in Kenai Fjords National Park have discovered that these "latrine sites" enrich the soil, allowing plants to grow in those spots that aren't found anywhere else close by.