Hiking Alaska’s Wrangell – St. Elias National Park and Preserve

From Day Hikes to Backcountry Treks

Hiking Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve guides hikers
through the pristine beauty and wilderness of the largest U.S. national park.
Detailed information helps you navigate fifty of the best hiking routes
throughout the park’s 13.2 million acres. Professional guide and author Greg
Fensterman leads you on short leg-stretcher walks, hikes that go beyond the
trails in the frontcountry (starting from road-accessible trailheads), and
remote multi-day backcountry treks (accessible via fly-in) for the most
experienced hikers. This invaluable guide provides detailed route maps,
photographs, and additional information about local history and lore, river
crossings, route navigation, bear safety, wildlife, and seasonal changes.

Hikes suited to every ability
Accurate directions to the trailhead and detailed trail descriptions
GPS-compatible route maps
Mile-by-mile directional cues
Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for every
featured hike