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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Rugged peaks characterize this massive wilderness
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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Things To Know Before You Come
 
Mount Drum
N. Hannan
Mount Drum 12,010', rises above the surrounding boreal forest.
 

Chances are, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is unlike any park you've experienced. It's remote and undeveloped, beautiful and vast. The links above and on the left will help you come prepared for all that this wonderful, challenging place has to offer.

This is a rural and remote part of Alaska. To ensure your visit is a successful one, please "plan ahead and prepare" by exploring this website to learn more about safety considerations, things to do, services, accommodations, weather, and frequently asked questions.

For further assistance and trip planning, contact any of our visitor contact stations.

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Leave No Trace
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Alaska Geographic
Alaska Geographic
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Current Park Road Conditions
How Are The Park Roads?
Current Status of the McCarthy & Nabesna Roads
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Wrangell-St. Elias Ranger Minutes
Ranger Minutes
Learn about your largest National Park through audio and video
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Fleeting sun

Did You Know?
Talk about extremes! In Barrow, Alaska, the sun rises on May 10 and doesn’t set again until August 2. On November 18, the sun slips below the horizon and isn’t seen again until January 24.

Last Updated: October 05, 2011 at 11:24 MST