Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Location:
Alaska
Size:
13,175,799 acres
Peak Season:
Summer
Closest Airport:
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) – Charter Flight Required
Topography:
Mountain, Glacier
Recreational Opportunities:
Backpacking & Mountaineering – Home to North America’s largest wilderness.
Glacier Hiking – Trek across the massive Root and Kennicott Glaciers.
Scenic Flights – Vast, untouched landscapes best seen from the air.
Historic Exploration – The Kennicott Mines tell the story of Alaskan pioneers.
Rafting & Kayaking – The Copper and Nizina Rivers provide thrilling water adventures.
Points Of Interest:
Root Glacier: A glacier hike that allows visitors to explore ice caves and crevasses, offering a close-up view of the park's glacial landscape.
McCarthy Road: A rugged, scenic road that leads to the historic mining town of McCarthy and provides access to the park’s wilderness areas.
Mount St. Elias: The second-highest peak in the United States, offering stunning mountain views and opportunities for mountaineering.
Chisana River: A wild river that offers opportunities for rafting and canoeing, surrounded by the park's untouched natural beauty.
Top 5 Hikes:
Root Glacier Trail
McCarthy Road Trail
Bonanza Mine Trail
Kennicott River Trail
St. Elias Viewpoint Trail
Camping:
Kennecott Campground – Small tent-only campground near the historic mining town.
Glacier View Campground – Scenic but primitive campground near McCarthy.
Backcountry Camping – Vast, permit-required wilderness camping with extreme conditions.