Private Tour

Mount Marathon Bowl / Race Summit with Seward Guided Hikes

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Hiking Poles

Snacks

A bear-safe guide equipped with bear spray

First-Aid Kit

A born-and-raised local as your guide!

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 Not Applicable

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Mount Marathon Bowl / Race Summit with Seward Guided Hikes

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Memorable and worth seeing.
Karl P,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dylan was friendly, informative, and punctual. He made the hike enjoyable, despite the significant cloud cover that prevented us from seeing the summit or the town of Seward, Alaska.
Highlight of my Alaska trip!!
21Wood,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I can’t recommend booking with Seward Guided Hikes highly enough! The highlight of my week long trip to Alaska was my hike with Dylan! From the booking process to the day of the hike it was a truly wonderful experience. Dylan provides excellent customer service and has great communication skills. He responded to any inquiries I had leading up the hike super fast. On the day of the hike he provided everything we needed and clearly set my expectations for the trail conditions and difficulty of the hike. Dylan is an expert hiker so anyone from beginners to seasoned veterans will be in great hands on a trip with him. He is a lifelong local of Seward so has tremendous knowledge of the surrounding area and was happy to give me some awesome recommendations on shopping and dining. Overall Dylan is a fantastic small business owner and just a great guy and I really enjoyed his company. Thank you Dylan for an amazing experience! Seward Guided Hikes is without question a 10/10!!