Hiking Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias

National Park and Preserve

by Greg Fensterman

A companion site to the book published by Falcon Guides®

Day Hike: Kennicott Wagon Trail


Distance: 4.5 miles one way

Difficulty:Easier

Approx. hiking time: 2-3 hours

Total elevation gain: +539, -11

Best season: June - early September

Access: The hike begins in downtown McCarthy

Maps: USGS McCarthy B-6

Challenges: None


A nice walk from McCarthy up the hill to Kennicott by way of the old wagon trail.

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