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Things to do in Wrangell St Elias: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Wrangell St Elias, Alaska, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Glaciers & Ghost Towns

5 stops · about 11 hr of stops · ~$237 per person

An action-packed day of rugged glacial trekking and historic exploration deep inside Wrangell-St. Elias, starting and ending in the frontier outpost of McCarthy.

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    The Potato

    McCarthy, AK 99588, USA
    The Potato, Wrangell St Elias

    Fuel up with a hearty breakfast burrito and strong espresso at this famous local hub before your big hike.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    St. Elias Alpine Guides

    12 Kennicott Millsite, McCarthy, AK 99588, USA
    St. Elias Alpine Guides, Wrangell St Elias

    Strap on crampons and trek across raw, blue glacier ice alongside deep crevasses and waterfalls.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 5 hr 30 min · ~$127 per person · Directions
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    Kennicott Glacier Lodge

    15 Kennicott Millsite, Glennallen, AK 99588, USA
    Kennicott Glacier Lodge, Wrangell St Elias

    Warm up with a casual, scratch-made lunch and coffee right on the historic lodge deck overlooking the glacier.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark

    Kennicott, Chitina, AK 99566, USA
    Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark, Wrangell St Elias

    Explore inside the towering, historic 14-story abandoned copper mill on an active walking tour.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$30 per person · Directions
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    The New Golden Saloon

    C3MH+VP, Chitina, AK 99566, USA
    The New Golden Saloon, Wrangell St Elias

    Swap adventure stories over local Alaskan draft beers and a wild game burger in this lively, historic saloon.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions

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