McCarthy is a great little Alaska town. You have to cross a pedestrian bridge to get there. It's a laid back community with lots of dogs and a tasty restaurant called The Potato. Three different small plane companies operate out of here. There are twenty or so remote landing strips in Wrangell- St. Elias National Park to access backcountry trips.

Brendan

April 10, 2023

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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 that shipped the copper ore to Tacoma, WA for processing. After a decline in the mid-to-late-1900s, McCarthy has been revived to serve the tourists visiting Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. The town has restaurants and several air taxi and guiding companies.

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#1.

McCarthy Creek Trail

27.6km

07:33

430m

Hike the difficult 17.1-mile McCarthy Creek Trail in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, exploring wild Alaskan scenery and historical element

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McCarthy Town Center – Kennecott Mill Town loop from Camping McCarthy

21.8km

05:51

260m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kennecott Mill Town – Bonanza Mine Site loop from McCarthy Airport

28.1km

09:31

1,330m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 430 m

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Sunday 5 April

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Location: Mccarthy, Copper River Census Area, Alaska, United States

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McCarthy Town Center

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McCarthy Creek Trail

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McCarthy Town Center – Kennecott Mill Town loop from Camping McCarthy

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Kennecott Mill Town – Bonanza Mine Site loop from McCarthy Airport

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