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View of Stairway Icefall

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View of Stairway Icefall

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Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek

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    September 22, 2023

    Running

    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.

    April 5, 2023

    Hiking

    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.
    The main street in Kennicott turns into a well-maintained, 4-mile-long hiking trail. This trail winds alongside the Kennicott and Root Glaciers, a great opportunity to experience the grandeur of the …

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

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