Things to do in Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve

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Things to Do in Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve

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  • Wendy N
    Kissimmee, FL678 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely a must do in Wrangell St Elias. The tour of the concentration mill was amazing. Our guide Michael gave us so much background information we could imagine what it must have been like for those living and working at the mill town. Just the thought that Kennicott glacier was so enormous you could not see over the top. Today so much has receded. The restoration efforts of the NPS hopefully will keep the mills story alive for generations to come.
    Written 28 October 2023
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  • waves40
    Davenport, IA120 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went by bus from our princess lodge. We chose to walk the trails near the park. The views of wangrell Elias were beautiful.
    Written 27 August 2023
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  • Nettie2010
    Saint Charles, MO291 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The hike isn’t really strenuous by NP standards except that it’s fairly steep with loose gravel in quite a few places. We couldn’t believe how easy it was to walk even 1/2 mile or so across the glacier with just using our own crampons (even cheap ones with chain and no spikes) and hiking poles. It was an amazing experience and Mt Blackburn is beautiful in the distance. We hiked to 3 glaciers in Alaska and this one was by far the most accessible and safely trekked.
    Written 5 August 2022
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  • Georgia Brown
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A hidden gem of an Alaskan road --like your own personal tour of Wrangell St. Elias National Park & Preserve. We have been here several times, throughout the seasons and see very few other travelers so you have plenty of room to stop for exploring or taking great photos-- even with a basic cell phone camera. There's a good spot near mile 16-17 for an excellent shot of Mt. Sanford, the Tanada Peaks, and a small kettle lake (reminiscent of Wonder Lake in Denali minus the crowds and bus ride); at mile 18 wayside look for moose in the lake at the bottom of the hill; stop at the Rock Lake wayside for more great photos of the gorgeous mountains that seem to rise from the lakes below. The road is paved the first 5 miles or so and is gravel the rest of the way. Only a few potholes but otherwise good driving in our car to the Jack Lake bridge around mile 37. We have seen so many hawks, eagles, and other raptors flying along the road corridor; and several swans who nest on the various lakes. A curious but shy little fox hangs out near one of the picnic areas and a group of caribou often wander down the middle of the road in front of us, seemingly unconcerned with our presence. The mountains are incredible and seem to get bigger and more impressive the further down the road you go. There's a nice, fairly easy trail at Caribou Creek, and another one to Rambler Mine near the end of the road. The Skookum Volcano trail is a favorite as it winds through the forest up a scenic creek bed and above tree line into some impressive and surprising volcanic formations--red, orange, yellow, and black striations and spires you don't often see all together in Alaska. The view from up top is definitely worth it - keep an eye out for the Dall sheep up here! You can easily spend several days exploring this park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, without having to take a bus ride or wait in line like Denali Park. Highly recommended for travelers looking to get off the beaten path.
    Written 12 May 2023
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  • Stephan S
    Wilmington, DE9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolute total isolation from the world. Nobody within 50 miles of our group of 6. Beautiful beyond belief! Excellent guides, getting a bunch from Delaware up to 16,500ft! If you’re looking for an adventure in real wilderness, talk to Anya at St. Elias Mountain Guides.
    Written 21 May 2023
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  • waldentenn
    Signal Mountain, TN825 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a challenging hike at the end of the Nabesna Road. The road itself is fun and interesting to drive. It’s rough for the last seven miles. If it’s been wet and you don’t have a four wheel drive you might think twice about attempting to get here. But once you park at the end of the road you walk on or around the unmaintained extension of the road to the trail head. Then be prepared for a lung expanding half mile trudge straight uphill to a collection of mining artifacts and buildings and dramatic views.
    Written 29 August 2021
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  • Blake V
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unfortunately never made the trip with Jamie from Anchorage to Chitina as storms canceled out plans on the Copper River just days before we were scheduled to go. But in the weeks and months leading up to the trip, he could not have been more helpful with pre-trip planning, local knowledge of the area, and helping think through other logistics. He even offered to pick up any gear or groceries in Anchorage that we would need. Looking forward to doing a trip out to the Wrangells in the future and Copperspike will be my first call once the time comes.
    Written 15 September 2023
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