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Backpacking and Hiking Trips

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A backpacking trip in Wrangell-St. Elias will provide a treasure trove of memories for years to come. This is the best way to experience the incredible variety of terrain that Wrangell-St. Elias has to offer. Whether you are interested in an easy three day hiking trip to enjoy the beauty of Alaska, or a rugged and challenging 12 day expedition, we have routes to fit your requirements.

Below is an overview chart of the hiking trips that we can fly you into. Click on the individual routes for additional details.

Guided Hiking Trips

Some of these trips may include glacier crossing or other terrain that you might feel more comfortable doing with an experienced guide. Trek Alaska , St. Elias Alpine Guides, Alaskan Alpine Treks and Kennicott Guides offer guided trips on these routes. Wilderness Skills Seminars If you are interested in a route that involves glacier and/or river crossings, but prefer an unguided trip, why not sign up for a one-day seminars offered by Trek Alaska or St. Elias Alpine Guides . Let a professional guide give you the experience and confidence you need to safely travel on your own in the Alaskan wilderness.

Easier to Moderate
Trip Days Miles Cost
Steamboat Hills 3-4 15-18 $550
Solo Creek to Chisana 4-6 27 $420
Beaver Creek 4-8 20 $515
Moderate
Trip Days Miles Cost
Nutzotin Traverse 5-6 30 $515
Castle Peak Route 3-5 12 $370
Skolai Pass to Wolverine Mountain 4-8 18 $355
Wolverine Circumnavigation 3-4 11-13 $320
Moderate to Strenuous
Trip Days Miles Cost
Skolai Pass to Chimney Mountain 7-10 28 $495
The Goat Trail 5-8 25 $300
Wolverine to Doubtfull Creek 3-4 11-13 $310
Strenuous
Trip Days Miles Cost
Bremner to Tana River 6-8 18-35 $395
Bremner to Tebay Lakes 6-7 40-45 $430
Hanagita Traverse 6-8 36-40 $495
The Tana Notch 5-7 20 $450
Pyramid Peak Traverse 5-7 20-22 $430
Seven Pass Route 6-8 18-35 $420
Iceberg Lake to Ross Green Lake 4-6 17 $430
Allie's Valley to Bremner Mine 4-8 18-20 $540
Castle Peak Traverse 7-10 28 $495
Extremely Challenging
Trip Days Miles Cost
Southern Park Traverse 12-14 90-107 $430
Tebay Lakes to Tana River 12-14 58-90 $395
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