Near Visitor Center Trail loop-Boreal Forest Trail and Copper River trail
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Visitor Center Trail loop-Boreal Forest Trail and Copper River trail

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Wrangell - St. Elias National Park Visitor Center Trail Loop
1
mi
Distance
72
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
The full access to the River overlook is closed at this time due to land slides.

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Flatter
Steeper
1mi
Distance
72ft
Elevation Gain
72ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,322ft
High Point
1,265ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Hiking loop around Wrangell St. Elias Visitor Center. A simple loop that is gravel, and has some minor ascend/descends to be able to see the Copper River. May skip the copper river for a more level path throughout.

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