Full-Day Root Glacier Hike in Wrangell-St. Elias
Hike 8–11 miles across the Root Glacier with a full-day guided outing
Duration
8 hours
Includes
Guide, Crampons
Highlights
Explore the Root Glacier in Wrangell-St. Elias on an 8-hour hike designed for travelers with solid fitness. Expect a trail approach plus varied glacial terrain.
- Hike 8–11 miles with a guided group experience
- Walk an out-and-back trail to the glacier with a 300 ft hill
- Descend and climb steep, loose rock over ice near the glacier access
- Navigate more varied and challenging glacier terrain than the half-day hike
- Bring a lunch or snacks and a water bottle
What's Included
- Crampons
Things to know
A certain level of physical fitness is required, and shorts are not allowed. You must bring rain gear (jacket and pants), light gloves, and sturdy hiking boots with ankle support. Guide gratuity is not included; if you didn’t prepay, plan to tip by cash or credit card (normal range 10–20%)
Cancellation Policy
Your payment is fully refundable up to 48 hours prior to the start of the trip. Within 48 hours, there is no refund for cancellations. No-shows will be charged the full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to dangerous conditions.
FAQs
Plan to hike 8–11 miles total. You’ll hike about 4 miles on an out-and-back trail to the glacier, including a 300 ft hill. The last 1/4 mile of trail is not well-maintained and includes a ~200 ft descent/ascent on steep, loose rock over ice, and the glacial terrain is more varied and challenging than the half-day hike.
Bring layered clothing, rain gear (jacket and pants), light gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, sturdy hiking boots with ankle support (or other sturdy walking shoes), a water bottle, lunch or snacks, and a backpack large enough to carry your layers, food, water, and the crampons you’ll be loaned. Do not wear shorts.
No. Bring your own lunch or snacks unless you purchased Snack Packs as part of your trip.
Meeting details
12 Kennicott Millsite, McCarthy, AK 99588
