 Wrangell-St.
Elias National Park is located in the Eastern region
of Southcentral Alaska. It is bordered on the east by Canada's Kluane
National Park and easily accessible by air, or if driving, by road
via the Edgerton Highway and McCarthy Road. Six
times the size of Yellowstone National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias
encompasses 20,000 square miles of mountain wilderness. It includes
nine of the sixteen highest peaks in the US, the largest concentration
of mountains over 14,000 feet in North America and is home to the
largest glacier system in the US. Mt. Logan (19,850'), Canada's
highest peak and the second highest peak in North America, is just
thirty minutes by air from McCarthy at the eastern end of the Bagley
Icefield. It is a land of uncommon beauty, and one of the least
visited National Parks in the country.
The region has long
been known for it's favorable weather. Summers in the Park are
often warm and sunny, with temperatures reaching 80+ degrees in
July and August. Rainfall is sparse, just 11 to 14 inches per
year. The combination of ease of access, incredible natural beauty
and great summer weather make Wrangell-St. Elias a great destination
for your Alaskan itinerary.
Links:
Wrangell-St.
Elias National Park & Preserve
Kennicott
Glacier Lodge
McCarthy
Lodge
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