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Harding Icefield, in the Kenai Mountains on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, is one of only four remaining icefields in the United States and the largest entirely within the country. Covering more than 700 square miles, or more than 1,100 with its outlet glaciers, it feeds as many as 40 glaciers, including Tustumena, McCarty, and the accessible Exit Glacier. Its visibility and reputation grew after 1922, when trail construction opened views of the upper ice cap and Warren G. Harding’s planned visit helped fix its name. Later aviation, failed crossing attempts, and a first documented full crossing in 1968 all added to its history and significance.
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Lowell Point, Alaska · United States
