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

Erie Lake / Stairway Icefall

Trip Details
Location
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Trip Type:
Frontcountry Trek
Difficulty
More Challenging
Duration:
3-4 days
Distance
17 mi.
Elevation Gain
1747 ft.
Maps
USGS McCarthy B-6, C-5, C-6
Season
Challenges
Glacier crossings, very difficult moraine

The Stairway Icefall is the highlight of this trip. Though the icefall is visible all the way from McCarthy, this route gets up close and personal with this impressive glacial feature. The route includes some challenging work on the moraine of the Root.

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