Hiking activities in Wrangell–st Elias National Park

1. Bonanza Mine Trail

   • Wrangell–st Elias National Park, USA
   • Activities › Hiking

   Another excellent hike from Kennecott is the alpine Bonanza Mine Trail. It's a round-trip of almost 8 miles and a steep uphill walk all the way. Plan on three to five hours to hike up if the weather is good and half that time to return. The trail is actually a rough dirt road to the tree line and starts just north of town at a junction that makes a sharp 180-degree turn up the mountain.

   Once above the tree line the view is stunning, and you can clearly see the mountain where the mine still sits. To reach the mine you have to trek up a rocky slope to the remaining bunkhouse, shafts and tram platform. Water is available at the top, but carry at least a quart (1 liter) if…

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2. Root Glacier Trail

   • Wrangell–st Elias National Park, USA
   • Activities › Hiking

   Beginning from Kennicott Glacier Lodge, the Root Glacier Trail is a 3-mile round-trip route past the mine ruins to the sparkling white-and-blue ice. Hike northwest of town and continue past an unmarked junction to Bonanza Mine, less than a quarter mile away. Along the way you cross Jumbo Creek; a plank upstream makes fording this creek easy in normal water conditions.

   Another half mile further on campsites overlook the end of Root Glacier; nearby you'll find an outhouse and a storage bin (to keep bears out of your food).

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3. St Elias Alpine Guides

   • Wrangell–st Elias National Park, USA
   • Activities › Hiking

   St Elias Alpine Guides offers historical walking tours of Kennecott ($25) and a half-day hike on Root Glacier ($65)

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