Wrangell – Saint Elias Wilderness

The Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness encompasses 14,185 square miles of untouched terrain, featuring glaciers, mountains, and valleys from sea level to 18,008 feet.

The area received federal protection through the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980, establishing it as the largest designated wilderness in the United States.

Indigenous communities maintain traditional practices within this territory, utilizing natural resources and preserving their connection to the land through generations.

Visitors access the wilderness via McCarthy Road or Nabesna Road, while charter flights provide transportation to more remote sections of the protected area.

The wilderness contains North America's largest concentration of glaciers and volcanoes, including the Malaspina Glacier and Mount Saint Elias.

Location: Alaska

GPS coordinates: 61.26670,-141.60000

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:54