Hiking Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias

National Park and Preserve

by Greg Fensterman

A companion site to the book published by Falcon Guides®

Backcountry Trek: Hidden Creek Lake to Lakina River


Distance: 10 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Approx. hiking time: 3-4 days

Total elevation gain: +2569, -3051

Best season: Late June - early September

Access: Bush flight - McCarthy to Hidden Creek Lake

Maps: USGS McCarthy C-6, C-7

Challenges: Snowfield at the pass, side-hilling.


3 to 4 day trip that mostly falls in the moderate range, with plenty of opportunities for side trips and scrambles up nearby peaks. Lovely lakes near the pass make for excellent camping.

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Even detailed route descriptions such as those found in the book are not a substitute for skills and experience. If you would like to do this route but don't feel that you are ready to tackle the Alaskan wilderness on your own, consider a guided trek.

If you are interested in doing this route as part of a guided trek, click here for more information on the Hidden Creek Traverse in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.