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: Martin Creek to Ross Green Lake


Distance: 27 miles

Difficulty: strenuous/advanced

Approx. hiking time: 6-9 days

Total elevation gain: +3862, -6444

Best season: July - early September

Access: Bush flight from McCarthy to unnamed valley west of TwelveMile Creek

Maps: USGS Bering Glacier C-5, D-4, D-5

Challenges: Stream crossings, glacier crossings, route finding, bushwhacking, lots of rock/moraine.


A 6 to 9 day trek through country that is as little traveled as it is rugged. A demanding route with a serious glacier crossing - but the rewards are great. This is one of the more adventurous routes in this collection of backcountry adventures. You will be left with a feeling of deep satisfaction after passing through this ruggedly majestic country. Most of the route is little to never-traveled, so solitude is assured. The highlights of the trek are two high ridges that offer light-filled vistas of the Tana Glacier and beyond.

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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 or one like it as a guided trek, click here for more information on the guided hiking treks in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.