Alaska Wilderness Vacation Activities
Your Alaska wilderness vacation begins at Kennicott Glacier Lodge, the wilderness lodge located in the heart of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. There are many fantastic activities to do in and around Kennicott, AK.
Alaska Flightseeing
Start your Kennicott vacation with an amazing aerial view of mountain peaks and glaciers on one of the Alaska flightseeing tours. This is the only way to experience the immensity of this wilderness area!
Whitewater Rafting in the Wrangell St. Elias National Park
Continue your adventure excursion with an exhilarating Alaska river rafting trip through the national park, where you encounter once-in-a-lifetime views of wildlife and remote natural areas.
Alpine and Glacier Hiking
Hikers love the Kennicott area, home to both alpine and glacier hiking. For great alpine hiking, take a stroll to the Erie, Bonanza or Jumbo mines or along the old railroad path in this historic mining district. For a unique Alaska adventure, try an Alaska glacier hike on Root and Kenniocott glacier. These half-day to full day guided hikes take you right onto the glacier! This is an Alaska wilderness vacation adventure like no other.
Mountain Biking near Kennicott
Mountain biking trails are abundant around the lodge, with the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park offering long gravel roads. For a shorter ride, try the road between Kennicott and McCarthy.
Historic Ghost Towns in Alaska
And for a historic view of the area, be sure to visit the mining ghost towns of Kennecott and McCarthy and take a tour of the abandoned mines.
With the multitude of things to do in Kennicott, it will be an Alaska wilderness vacation to remember.
