Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Alaska
Top Spots in and near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
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Chitina, Alaska
Hike to Kennecott's Ice Caves
4.04 mi / 500 ft gainDisclaimer: We do not recommend entering the caves as the ice can become unstable, especially in the warmer months.If you are in Kennicott and have the physical ability to get to these caves, make this the top of your priority list.You'll walk down the path heading north out of the town towards t...Read more -
Chitina, Alaska
Mountaineering on the Root Glacier
5.06 mi / 500 ft gainStarting in the town of Kennicott you'll hike on the trail leading north outside of the town for a mile and a half.The trail will end at the edge of the glacier and this is where you put on your crampons. I would also suggest putting on your crampons at the edge of the glacier and not while on it...Read more -
Chitina, Alaska
Summit Bonanza Peak, Wrangell-St. Elias NP
9 mi / 4000 ft gainThis journey begins at the northern terminus of the historic Kennecott Mines, following the Root Glacier trail to the north. Follow this trail between 1-2 miles until you reach a split in the trail. Follow the split to the southeast and continue along this trail until you reach another split. If ...Read more -
Chitina, Alaska
Explore Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Kennecott Mines
1 mi / 100 ft gainIf you have already stepped foot into Wrangell-St. Elias, you probably arrived via bush plane or by heroically navigating the relentlessly brutal, pothole smothered McCarthy Road. Once across the Kennecott River footbridge, you must take the shuttle from the river's edge to Kennecott (NB: the shu...Read more -
Chitina, Alaska
Backpack to Stairway Icefall at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
14.4 mi / 2305 ft gainWe began our trek at the Kennecott Mines, which is a short van ride from the town of McCarthy, which is (semi) road accessible. I say semi because to get there you must drive 60 miles on a dirt road and park nearby the town, which is not road accessible, and cross a foot bridge. Once you've hau...Read more -
Chitina, Alaska
Hike to the Bonanza Mine in the Wrangell St-Elias National Park
9 mi / 3800 ft gainThis 9 mile strenuous hike will reward the intrepid hiker with a serene setting and in-tact mining ruins for any and all to explore at will. Literally at will as there will be no park personnel telling you where you can and cannot go - it is really at your own risk! The mining ruins are halfway i...Read more -
Chitina, Alaska
Hike the Root Glacier to the Donoho Lakes
5 mi / 500 ft gainTraversing the glacier can be a whole day experience in and of itself. Make sure to set aside enough time to explore. I'd plan on at least 3-4 hours total travel time round trip on the glacier alone. The Donoho Lakes are a series of lakes that exist on a narrow strip of flat land between two glac...Read more -
Chitina, Alaska
Backpack to Donoho Basin
7 mi / 600 ft gainIf you’ve never been to the park, Wrangell is 13.2 million acres, the largest national park in the United States, roughly the size of Switzerland. Access is limited. There is only one main road into the center of the park, which dead ends in the town of Kennecott, a historic copper mining area. I...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska
Green Island Cabin
Overview
Green Island Cabin offers guests a remote lodging experience in the Chugach National Forest. Situated on
the northwest side of...
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska
Goose Bay Cabin
Overview
Note: Goose Bay Cabin remains closed due to damage sustained from heavy snow loading. For more information, please contact the...
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska
Log Jam Bay Cabin
Overview
Log Jam Cabin offers guests a remote lodging experience on Montague Island in
southeastern Alaska. Located on the northeast si...
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska
Martin Lake Cabin
Overview
Martin Lake Cabin is under reconstruction and unavailable for reservation at this time.
When available the Martin Lake Cabin of...
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska
Beach River Cabin
Overview
Beach River Cabin offers guests a remote lodging experience on Montague Island in southcentral Alaska. Situated 200 yards south ...
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska
Softuk Bar Cabin
Overview
Softuk Bar Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the Chugach National Forest. Located 45 miles ...