Last updated: October 31, 2020
Thing to Do
Experience Kenai Fjords National Park in winter
NPS Photo/ C Cavill
Road to Exit Glacier: During the winter, Herman Leirer Road is unmaintained and closed to automobile traffic from the first gate. Traveling beyond to the Exit Glacier Area is a further 7 miles (11.5 km), and an additional 1 mile to the Exit Glacier Overlook. If continuing to the Exit Glacier Area, it is important to be prepared for minimal daylight and winter weather conditions.
Once the road to Exit Glacier is snow-covered and closed to cars, it is accessible for various winter activities, including fat bikes and skiing.
Facilities
A warming hut with wood stove and benches is available for day use when visiting the Exit Glacier Area. Pit toilets are also available, located just off the parking area. No potable water is available, so all drinking water should be brought in or properly treated before drinking.
Public Use Cabin
The Willow Public Use Cabin, in the Exit Glacier Area, can be rented by the night, providing visitors with a once-in-a-lifetime winter backcountry experience.
Details
Activity
Cross-Country Skiing
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Winter
Accessibility Information
Pets are not allowed in the backcountry of the Park unless they are service animals.
The road to Exit Glacier is typically closed to vehicle traffic from late October-Early May. When there is enough snow,the road is open to snowmobiles. Check our Park's Current Conditions page to check to see if the road is open for snowmobiling. The road is a standard two lane road, and accessiblity will depend on what equipment you are using.
The road to Exit Glacier is typically closed to vehicle traffic from late October-Early May. When there is enough snow,the road is open to snowmobiles. Check our Park's Current Conditions page to check to see if the road is open for snowmobiling. The road is a standard two lane road, and accessiblity will depend on what equipment you are using.