Wrangell – St. Elias Day Hikes
We’ll head off from Nabesna, Wrangell – St. Elias National Park, and hike the north side of the mountains. Excellent dayhiking opportunities for the adventurer, from easy to strenuous hikes. We can take a 3 mile jaunt up a trail, or set off for a 10 mile round trip adventure across the tundra.
There are countless hikes available here, and we can discuss which one/s work best for you and your group. Most of the hikes will be on trail, with no real serious obstacles to encounter. This is very different hiking to the backpacking trips on the website. Some off-trail opportunities exist for hiking in the higher subalpine regions.
Available on a first come, first served basis. Accomodations are not provided but we will offer recommendations for nearby lodging/camping.
Cost: From $250.00
What’s included: lunch, dinner and guide service
What’s required: hiking clothes, solid footwear and raingear, a reasonable fitness level and an adventurous spirit
Dates: June-Oct
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On a scale of 1 – 5, five being the most challenging, one boot is appealing. Basically it means “You got this”.
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On a scale of 1 – 5, five being the most challenging, two hiking boots is at the easier end of the spectrum.
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