Seward Scenic Byway
Seward Scenic Byway offers a dramatic coastal route from the town of Seward to the bay glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park, passing through forests, fjords, and wildlife habitats.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| District | Seward Census Area |
| City | Seward |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 60.1041 |
| Longitude | -149.4419 |
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10:53 AM LOCAL TIMESeward Scenic Byway traces a stunning coastal arc from the port of Seward along US Highway شA to the entrance of Kenai Fjords National Park. Travelers are treated to mountain and glacier vistas, especially around Exit Glacier and the park’s boat harbors. The drive passes through salmon-rich estuaries, rainforest-like forests, and compact sea towns where marine activity dominates — think whale watching, sea kayaking, and charter ferries. Key pullouts and trailheads along the route provide opportunities for short hikes, shoreline walks, and wildlife viewing, making it a versatile corridor for day-trips and scenic drives. While primarily a summer route, the byway can offer snow or ice on higher grades in fall and winter, depending on weather.
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