Wrangell–Saint Elias National Park and Preserve
Wrangell–Saint Elias National Park and Preserve is a vast, high-latitude wilderness in south-central Alaska, combining giant glaciers, tall mountains, and remote river valleys. Visitors come for multi-day backpacking, mountaineering, and witnessing one of North America's most dramatic cold-weather landscapes.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Valdez-Cleveland Census Area |
| District | Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 61.36 |
| Longitude | -142.88 |
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10:56 AM LOCAL TIMEWrangell–Saint Elias National Park and Preserve ranks as one of the largest protected areas in the world, sharing a boundary with Yukon–Charley Rivers and Gates of the Arctic and encompassing a spectrum of glaciated peaks, treeline forest, and active volcanic ranges. The park hosts Mount Saint Elias (18,008 ft/5,489 m), one of the highest coastal mountains globally, and a legacy of tremendous alpine glaciers that feed major basin systems. Access is typically by long overland routes, river travel, or seasonal regional air services, with the landscape demanding and rewarding multi-day route planning, mountain skills, and respect for swift weather. While basic visitor facilities are limited, the region offers profound experiences—from glacier traverse and high-altitude climbs to cultural sites linked to indigenous and historical use.
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