Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

A PLACE TO REMEMBER

Make room for the wonder.

Wrangell–St. Elias combines enormous mountain country with the human stories of places such as Kennecott. It is a destination for deliberate planning, where the approach can be as significant as the sightseeing itself.

Glaciers loom over the ocean with large snowy mountains rising into blue skies — Wrangell-St. Elias National Park contains a diversity of natural features. Landscapes unique to the North American continent are common here.
NPS Photo/ Neal Herbert · Photography credit

Two backpackers sitting in an alpine meadow with snowy mountains in the background — Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a backpacker's paradise. A variety of routes take you into beautiful country, including the Mentasta Mountains.
NPS Photo/ Bryan Petrtyl · Photography credit

BUILD YOUR OWN PARK DAY

Places to consider

01Copper Center visitor facilities
02Kennecott area
03Mountain and glacier landscapes

Choose the stops that suit your time and your party. These are ideas for exploring, rather than a fixed itinerary or a promise that every road, trail or facility will be open.

Before you set out

Distances, unpaved roads and limited services shape travel. Confirm vehicle suitability, transport arrangements and seasonal access well in advance.

Give the day room

Allow time for the approach, parking and breaks. Pick walks for the least mobile members of your party, and leave space for weather or a change of plans.

Bring your group

Confirm vehicle access, drop-off and parking with the park. Check any guided tours, transport and accessibility arrangements before fixing the rest of the itinerary.

Official park visitor guide ↗Current conditions ↗

Check the official NPS guide for current access, fees, passes, reservations and permits. Gateway names identify useful surrounding communities or access areas, not exact entrance directions. Photographs may show earlier seasons or conditions.