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Boreal Forest Trail
A quick, short, and easy walk near the main park visitor center.
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Boreal Forest Trail Details
If you don't have time for a longer hike, at least get out for a quick walk on the Boreal Forest Trail, a short loop walk near the Park Headquarters Visitor Center. The first part of the loop is paved but the second half is not. The unpaved portion follows the old Valdez Trail, a historic alternative route to the Chilkoot Pass for gold prospectors to travel between Fairbanks and the coast. Although it's short, this trail offers views of the Wrangell Mountains and the Copper River. It will give you a brief glimpse at the vast wilderness, the rugged mountains, and the expansive boreal forest. And perhaps event tempt you to venture further into the park!
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
15 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Boreal Forest Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Boreal Forest Trail
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0.0 mi away
Copper River Bluffs Trail
This short trail accesses an overlook at the Copper River Bluffs.
0.1 mi away
Copper Visitor Center
This is the park's main visitor center.
4.9 mi away
Copper Center
The Copper Center area encompasses the western region of the park and the Copper River Valley.
9.9 mi away
Ahtna Heritage Foundation
This non-profit founded in 1986 teaches visitors and local communities about the Ahtna people and culture.
17.3 mi away
Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment
The Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment, or WISE, supports scientific and educational opportunities in Copper Basin.
