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Mount Marathon Bowl / Race Summit with Seward Guided Hikes

537 1st Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USA
Duration

5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

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.

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  • Price is per group, based on a maximum of 10 people
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What To Expect

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Mt. Marathon



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.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Hiking Poles
  • A bear-safe guide equipped with bear spray
  • First-Aid Kit
  • A born-and-raised local as your guide!

Durations

5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

537 1st Ave, Seward, AK 99664, USA
from 195 $

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