What Is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve?
This is the largest national park in the whole system, spanning 9.6 million acres around the Wrangell and St. Elias Mountains!
What Makes It Beautiful?
It’s a weird patchwork of Park and Preserve, but out here in eastern Alaska, the weird is part of the fun! This park runs all the way from sea level to over 16,000 feet with towering peaks that house tons of glaciers, ready for exploring! Take a trail out of McCarthy to touch the Root Glacier or tour the high mines of the Kennecott Copper Company, or if you’re really dedicated, charter a flight to one of the more remote regions and stay in a public cabin! You’re all but guaranteed stunning mountain views and the colors of ice with wildflowers, ever richer as you get farther from civilization!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Volunteer at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve!
- Donate to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
Copper Center Visitor Center:
- 104 Richardson Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
McCarthy Visitor Center:
- 12 Kennicott Millsite
McCarthy, AK 99588
When Should I Visit the Park?
The visitor centers are both open daily between mid-May and early September. The Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center in Copper Center is open from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, while the Kennecott Visitor Center is open from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM then 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM!
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