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Old Wagon RoadWalk the old road connecting two historic town sites, McCarthy and Kennecott.
Wrangell-St. Elias
Vast and untamed, Wrangell–St. Elias National Park & Preserve protects the largest national park in the U.S., where massive glaciers and towering peaks dominate the landscape.
Top Stops
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Root Glacier TrailThis moderate out-and-back hike combines historic sites, glaciers, and views of the Wrangell Mountains.
Information
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Basic Information
Operating HoursThe park is open year-round and all-day but with limited visitor services in evenings and in winter.
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Fees & ReservationsWrangell-St. Elias National Park does not charge an entrance fee!
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When to VisitThe park is open year-round but with limited visitor services from September through May.
Hiking
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Boreal Forest TrailA quick, short, and easy walk near the main park visitor center.
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Copper River Bluffs TrailThis short trail accesses an overlook at the Copper River Bluffs.
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Tolsona Mud VolcanoesThis short hike displays a unique geologic formation created by methane gas.
Lodging
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Lodges
Ultima Thule LodgeThis luxurious backcountry lodge is only accessible by plane, but offers incredible access to the region.
Lodges
Carol Ann Webb B and BCarol Ann Webb B and B is located in the historic town of Chisana, reachable by air taxi.
Lodges
Wrangell R RanchWrangell R Ranch is located in the historic town of Chisana, reachable by air taxi.
Camping
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Point of interest
Kendesnii CampgroundThis is the park's only maintained campground and is located at milepost 27.8.
Paddling
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Nizina Glacier to Chitina FloatThis float itinerary is a moderately challenging trip offering class III rapids over four to six days.
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Copper River FloatThis float itinerary is an easy to moderate trip offering variable rapids over four to six days.
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Ranger Station
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Chitina Ranger StationThe Chitina Ranger Station is a must stop for visitors in the park's south and west regions.
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McCarthy Road Information StationLocated at milepost 58.6 on McCarthy Road, this station will have updated information for visitors.
Point of Interest
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Kennecott Visitor CenterKennecott visitor center is a small station located in the historic general store within the Kennecott Mill Town.
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Yakutat District OfficeYakutat lies between Wrangell-St. Elias and Glacier Bay National Parks and offers limited visitor services.
Parking
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Point of interest
Kennecott Visitor CenterKennecott visitor center is a small station located in the historic general store within the Kennecott Mill Town.
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Slana Ranger StationThe Slana Ranger Station is your first park resource if entering from the north and offers several visitor services.
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Copper CenterThe Copper Center area encompasses the western region of the park and the Copper River Valley.
Restrooms
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Point of interest
Kennecott Visitor CenterKennecott visitor center is a small station located in the historic general store within the Kennecott Mill Town.
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Slana Ranger StationThe Slana Ranger Station is your first park resource if entering from the north and offers several visitor services.
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Support
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Alaska GeographicAlaska Geographic partners with and supports Alaska's national parks, wildlife refuges and national forests.
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Wrangell Institute for Science and EnvironmentThe Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment, or WISE, supports scientific and educational opportunities in Copper Basin.
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Wrangell Mountains CenterThe Wrangell Mountains Center, or WMC, provides residential and walk-in educational programs in the park.
Nearby Parks Around Wrangell-St. Elias
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wrangell-St. Elias
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15.6 mi away
Jumbo Creek Camping
This is a primitive non-park service campground with no amenities.
16.8 mi away
Root Glacier Trail
This moderate out-and-back hike combines historic sites, glaciers, and views of the Wrangell Mountains.
16.8 mi away
Erie Lake and the Knoll
This rugged route is an incredible multi-day trip for experienced backcountry hikers.
17.0 mi away
Bonanza Mine Trail
A challenging hike rewards you with mountain views and an interesting historic site.
17.1 mi away
Kennecott
Kennecott is an abandoned mining and logging camp within park boundaries.
