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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 proudly. Until the late 1960s, Kennecott (also known as Kennicott) was mainly an abandoned ghost town. However, after being designated a National Historic Landmark in the 1980s, the site continues to develop into a tourist attraction. Residents of the community are lovingly restoring the buildings and preserving the charm from the days of the mountain farmers.

This is the site of the now-abandoned Bonanza Mine, a copper mine that operated from 1909 until 1938. Historical buildings and artifacts are still intact, inviting visitors to explore the area and imagine life working in the mines at this high-altitude location. It is advised to proceed through the area with care and caution. Due to concern for preservation of the site, entering the buildings is not permitted.

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 of the Nabesna River Valley and Mentasta Mountains can be seen from the mine site.

Depart Nabesna Road here and follow the trail to the abandoned Rambler Mine site and buildings.

This trail follows the course of McCarthy Creek, and may be washed out in places. If you continue beyond the end of the trail, you can access a mining-era tunnel and also climb to Nicolai Pass.

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.

A rocky promontory at the end of the trail provides good views of a small lake, unnamed on maps, and the surrounding forest and mountains.

Liberty Falls (of Liberty Creek) cascades down a small, boulder-strewn canyon. It is possible to explore along the creek and its surroundings. Campsites are available via a dirt loop road that departs and reenters Edgerton Highway.