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

Nugget Creek

Trip Details
Location
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Trip Type:
Frontcountry Trek
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration:
3-4 days
Distance
29 mi.
Elevation Gain
987 ft
Maps
USGS McCarthy C-8, Valdez C-1
Season
June - Sept
Challenges
Nugget Creek crossing at high flow

The easy trail to Nugget Creek makes this one of the fastest routes into real backcountry from a road accessible trailhead. The trail is an ATV trail so you can really book and make great time. Plan to spend a couple of days at the cabin. From the public use cabin you can explore the moraine of the glacier or head up to the mining ruins in the valley above. Plan to spend a least a couple of days at the cabin.

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