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Backpacking Trips
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 the park has to offer. Whether you are interested in an easy three day trip or a rugged and challenging 12 day expedition, we have routes to fit your requirements.
Below is an overview chart of the backpacking trips that we can fly you into. Click on the individual routes for descriptions, rates and additional information.
Guided Trips
Some of these trips may include glacier crossing or other
terrain that you might feel more comfortable doing with
an experienced guide. St.
Elias Alpine Guides, Trek
Alaska , 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 , St.
Elias Alpine Guides . Let
a professinal guide give you the experience and confidence
you need to safely travel on your own in the Alaskan wilderness.
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Trip |
Difficulty*
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Duration*
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Mileage*
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Cost*
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Features**
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| The
Goat Trail |
M/S
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5-8 days
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25
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$275
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RV, SC, ST
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| Skolai
- Wolverine |
M
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4-8 days
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18
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$315
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RV, SC, ST
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| Wolverine
- Doubtful Creek |
M/S
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3-4 days
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10-12
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$260
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RV, ST
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| Wolverine Circumnavigation |
M
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3-4 days
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11-13
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$280
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ST
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| Beaver
Creek Trail |
E/M
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4-8 days
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20
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$460
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RV
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| Castle
Peak |
M
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3-5 days
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12
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$350
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RV, ST
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| Castle
Peak Traverse |
S
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7-10 days
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28
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$480
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RV, ST
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| Skolai
Pass - Chimney Mt. |
S
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7-10 days
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28
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$435
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ST, RV, GL
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| Solo
Creek - Chisana |
E/M
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4-6 days
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27
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$400
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RV
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| Nutzotin
Traverse |
M
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6-8 days
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30
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$460
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RV
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| Iceberg
- Ross Green Lake |
S
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4-6 days
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17
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$370
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GL
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| Seven
Pass Route |
S
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5-8 days
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18-35
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$365
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RV, GL
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| Allie's
Valley - Bremner |
M/S
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4-6 days
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18-20
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$480
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ST
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| Steamboat
Hills |
E
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3-5 days
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12-16
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$480
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RV
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| Pyramid
Peak Traverse |
S
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5-8 days
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22
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$430
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RV, ST, SC, GL
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| The
Tana Notch |
S
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5-7 days
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20
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$450
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RV, ST, SC, GL
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| Hanagita
Traverse |
S
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6-8 days
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36-40
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$510
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RV, ST, GL
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| Bremner Mine - Tebay Lake |
S
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6-7 days
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40-45
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$365
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RV, ST
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| Tebay Lake - Tana River |
X
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12-14 days
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58-90
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$330
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RV, ST, SC, BR, GL **
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| Southern Park Traverse |
x
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12-14 days
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85-95
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$365
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RV, ST, GL
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*Difficulty
E = Easier
M = Moderate
S = Strenuous
X= Extreme
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*Duration
Based on the length of past trips
*Mileage
Estimated on most direct route
*Cost
Cost shown is per person, 2 person minimum.
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**Special Features
RV = River or stream crossings
ST = Steep traversing or steep terrain
SC = Exposed scree
GL = Glacier crossings
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