The Top 13 Attractions in the Wrangell Mountains
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Wrangell Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Wrangell Mountains is a region where 13
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 3, 2025
To the north of the coastal town of Valdez, the huge buildings of the former copper mine that unearthed a fortune in copper ore between 1900 and 1938 still stand …
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The trail provides access to Root Glacier as well as primitive campsites with food lockers. Depending on the season, a river crossing may be necessary to reach the glacier. The …
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A small town that formed alongside the Kennecott Mine and Mill site, five miles away. McCarthy flourished during the copper mining boom, and played a part in the railroad infrastructure …
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The Kennicott Mine can be visited in the summer after the mine has melted. There are guided tours and mountain tours as well as glacier tours on the nearby Kennicott …
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The Erie Mine Trail ends here, approximately 3,000 feet below the remains of the Erie Mine and bunkhouse. Expansive views of Root Glacier are possible. Also viewable, weather permitting: Stairway …
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This is the location of the defunct Bonanza Mine, which closed in 1938. Buildings, tools, and other artifacts from the mine's operation are still visible in the area.
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The site of the historic Jumbo Mine is littered with artifacts and dilapidated buildings. Exploration of the site is permitted, but the unstable buildings do pose a safety risk—as do …
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A pass that offers views of adjoining valleys. Geological formations indicative of the area's volcanic past are apparent on the hillsides.
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The Rambler Mine operated in search of gold in the 1940s, but has since been abandoned. Original buildings, mine shafts, and artifacts are still located at the site. Good views …
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A pass that offers views of adjoining valleys. Geological formations indicative of the area's volcanic past are apparent on the hillsides.
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