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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 Glacier. Important: the car can only be driven as far as McCarthy.

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.

The trail crosses Jumbo Creek here—water levels vary by season and time of day.

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 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. The trail is also sometimes used by bears, so know proper safety and stay alert!

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 NPS advises those intending to walk on the glacier to practice extreme caution and use crampons or other traction devices.