Mount Marathon Bowl / Race Summit with Seward Guided Hikes

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.

Private, 2.5-hour walking tour of Midtown Manhattan and Times Square
Explore many of New York’s most famous attractions with a local guide
Learn the stories behind iconic structures like the Chrysler building, New York Public Library, and the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
See the famous and historic theaters of Broadway
Be dazzled by the bustle and billboards of Times Square
Price is per group, based on a maximum of 10 people
Great outing for families and groups

What To Expect

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

Highlight

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

Include

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

Exclude

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