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The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Copper River Census Area

Copper River Census Area’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8

beautiful natural monuments in Copper River Census Area. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Root Glacier Trail and Erie Mine Trail Junction

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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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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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View of Stairway Icefall

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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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Skookum Pass

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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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Skookum Pass

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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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View of Root Glacier

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The Erie Mine Trail runs parallel to the eastern edge of Root Glacier. Though it is separated from the glacier by the moraine and some elevation, good views of the glacier are frequent.

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View of Root Glacier

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The Erie Mine Trail runs parallel to the eastern edge of Root Glacier. Though it is separated from the glacier by the moraine and some elevation, good views of the …

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View of Stairway Icefall

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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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