Mount Marathon Bowl & Race Summit with Alaska Guided Hikes
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Want to get out in Seward and see the beautiful nature it has to offer while learning about the area’s history and present from a lifelong local? Book with Seward Guided Hikes! Climb up the steep but rewarding Mount Marathon Jeep Trail to emerge into a bowl immersed in lush greenery and steep peaks. While challenging, you will earn an outstanding view of Seward and Resurrection Bay. Along the hike, learn the history of the famous Mount Marathon Race (one of the oldest races in the U.S.!), the history of the town of Seward and information on the animals and plants you may spot along the way. After enjoying the views of the bowl, carry on up the skyline ridge trail to reach the summit of the famous Mount Marathon Race, ran every Fourth of July.
Inclusions
What's included
- A born-and-raised local as your guide!
- Bottled water
- Hiking Poles
- Snacks
- A bear-safe guide equipped with bear spray
- First-Aid Kit
Itinerary
Your guide will take you up the Mount Marathon Jeep Trail to arrive into the Bowl. After taking in some time being immersed in the surrounding summits and beautiful greenery, keep hiking along the skyline ridge trail to reach the summit of the famous Mount Marathon Race Trail. Watch runners cruise down the shale and gain new vantage points of Seward, Resurrection Bay, and the nearby mountaintops.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The trailhead is located on the corner of 1st & Monroe, an approximate 10-15 minute walk from downtown Seward. When parking, please note that it is a residential neighborhood, so be sure to not block driveways. A guide will be waiting for you at the trailhead if you need assistance finding parking.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Alaska Guided Hikes
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
How it compares in Seward
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 57 experiences we list in Seward.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 44 of 57.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Seward
Seward is a small harbour town at the head of Resurrection Bay in Alaska, the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park with its glaciers and sea life.
Seward sits at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Alaskan Kenai Peninsula, backed by steep mountains. It was founded in 1903 as the starting point of a railroad into Alaska's interior and named for William Seward, the US Secretary of State who arranged the purchase of Alaska. The harbour is a base for fishing boats and sightseeing cruises, and a trail runs along the waterfront. The Seward Highway to Anchorage winds through mountains and beside Turnagain Arm.
Top-ranked sights in Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park, Resurrection Bay, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
