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Copper River Census Area
Mccarthy

View of Stairway Icefall

View of Stairway Icefall

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek

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    1. Erie Mine Trail to view of Root Glacier — Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

    14.9km

    01:55

    290m

    290m

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 22, 2023

    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 Icefall, a relatively fast-moving portion of the glacier, at the top of the valley.

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      Elevation 880 m

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

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