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Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve

Wrangell-St. Elias is a vast national park that rises from the ocean all the way up to 18,008 ft. At 13.2 million acres, the park is the same size as Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Switzerland combined! Within this wild landscape, people continue to live off the land as they have done for centuries. This rugged, beautiful land is filled with opportunities for adventure.

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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.
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.
Historic, large, red buildings with mountains in the background
Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark is found within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. This early 1900's copper mining operation overcame numerous challenges and found success in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness.
A large glacier with stripes of different colored rock nestled in between barren mountain slopes.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park contains the greatest concentration of glaciers in North America. More than 3000 glaciers covering over three million acres of land are found in the park.
Four large snow covered mountains rise above dense forest into blue skies.
The Wrangell Mountains dominate the view of the northern half of the park. This range lies entirely within the park and reaches 16,390 ft (4,996 m) in height.
Copper Center Visitor Center
Copper Center Visitor Center
Slana Ranger Station
Slana Ranger Station
Chitina Ranger Station
Chitina Ranger Station
Kennecott Visitor Center in the historic Blackburn School
Kennecott Visitor Center in the historic Blackburn School
Yakutat coastal area
Yakutat coastal area

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Auto and ATV
  • ATV Off-Roading
  • Auto Off-Roading
  • Scenic Driving
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Canyoneering
  • Climbing
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Saltwater Fishing
  • Flying
  • Fixed Wing Flying
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Gathering and Foraging
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store