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Hiking Routes in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska

The Goat Trail

Trip Details
Location
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Trip Type:
Backcountry Trek
Difficulty
Very Challenging
Duration:
6-7 days
Distance
26 mi.
Elevation Gain
2793 ft
Maps
USGS McCarthy C-3, C-4, B-4
Season
Mid June - Mid Sept
Challenges
Difficult stream crossings, steep scree slopes, route finding

The Goat Trail is one of the classic trekking routes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. It moves through a variety of terrain. There are several challenging stream crossings on the route. You should be experienced and confident in your ability to cross deep and swift streams. One section of the route includes traversing on steep scree slopes with occasional exposure that will make some uncomfortable. There is a path across the slopes but it is thin and not maintained.

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