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Skolai Pass
This mountain pass is considered some of the best hiking in the park.
Plan Around Skolai Pass
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Skolai Pass Details
This mountain pass is considered some of the best hiking in the park. With its position near the Russian Glacier and between untouched peaks, this pass is popular for backpackers and basecampers (camping is allowed throughout the route without permit). Several local guiding outfitters offer this location as the cornerstone to a backpacking excursion and offer bush plane pick up or drop off service. This is one of the best places in the park to visit at anytime of day, but especially at sunrise and sunset.
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Nearby Parks Around Skolai Pass
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Skolai Pass
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17.2 mi away
Mount Churchill
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Nizina Glacier to Chitina Float
This float itinerary is a moderately challenging trip offering class III rapids over four to six days.
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Glacier Creek Cabin
This small backcountry cabin is located 18 miles east of McCarthy.
22.8 mi away
Peavine Cabins
These large backcountry cabins can be access by air taxi or by snowmachine in the winter.
33.5 mi away
Jumbo Creek Camping
This is a primitive non-park service campground with no amenities.
