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Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve

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Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve is the largest national park in the United States, covering over 13 million acres. It attracts visitors for its vast wilderness, towering mountains, and diverse wildlife, offering opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring glaciers.

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The park is home to the highest peak in the United States, Mount St Elias, and features a variety of ecosystems. Travelers often come to experience the solitude and natural beauty, but they should be prepared for the remote conditions and variable weather.

In pictures

Two backpackers sitting in an alpine meadow with snowy mountains in the background
Two backpackers sitting in an alpine meadow with snowy mountains in the background

Things to do

Fishing at Wrangell-St. Elias
1-8 Hours · Winter/Spring

Sport fishing in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park offers many opportunities. Arctic grayling, dolly varden, la...
Ghost Towns
6-8 Hours · Spring/Summer

Ghost towns were once thriving communities that have dwindled over the decades, often created by the search fo...
Front country Hiking Trails
2-4 Hours · Winter/Spring

Hiking in Wrangell-St. Elias can be spectacular and we encourage you to go, but be prepared! Most of the front...
Backpacking in Wrangell-St Elias
Winter/Spring

A backpacking trip in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve can be an exciting and rewarding experienc...
Webcams
Winter/Spring

Webcam views from the Visitor Center at Park Headquarters in Copper Center, Kennecott Mill and Mt. Blackburn a...
Virtual Tours
Winter/Spring

Explore with geologists and their helicopter pilot around Kennicott Glacier on an interactive website virtual...
McCarthy Road -- Drive, Hike, Bike, View Wildlife, Picnic & Scenic Vistas.
Summer

Drive, Hike, Bike, View Wildlife, Picnic & Scenic Vistas on McCarthy Road.
Nabesna Road -- Drive, Hike, Bike, View Wildlife, Picnic & Scenic Vistas.

Drive, Hike, View Wildlife, Picnic & Scenic Vistas on Nabesna Road
Crown of the Continent - Park Film
22-28 Minutes · Summer

Soar above mountains that make their own weather and glacier-carved valleys still emerging from the Ice Age, a...
Flight Seeing
Summer

One of the best ways to experience the beauty and tremendous size of this park is from above! Fly past massive...

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At a glance

Established
1980
Open
Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Accessibility
limited access, rough terrain
Address
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center, AK 99573
Opening hours
Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone
9078225234
Price
Free
Website
www.nps.gov

Things to know

Access may require a long drive on unpaved roads.
Wildlife encounters are common; keep a safe distance.
Check for seasonal road closures and weather updates.
Bring layers; temperatures can change rapidly.

Photo: NPS Photo/ Neal Herbert · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS

Photo credits (1)
  • NPS Photo/ Bryan Petrtyl · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS