Single Day Adventures

If you have only one day to spend in Kennecott, than this is the hike to do. Prepare to spend about 8 hours on your trip, as you explore blue pools, crevasses, waterfalls, moulins, and caves. This hike is perfect for anyone who can hike 8-10 miles in a day, and is ready to get out and explore the glacier. The best day hike in Alaska!

Combine a scenic paddle around the lake at the toe of the Kennicott Glacier with 5 fun miles of splashy whitewater on this half-day adventure. Paddle around the icebergs, cliffs and moraine with spectacular views of the Kennicott and Root Glaciers, the Stairway Icefall, Bonanza, Donoho and Fireweed Mountains, and the town of Kennecott.

Glacier hiking on the Root Glacier in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska. The best glacier hiking in Alaska!

Take a step back in time as your tour the Kennecott copper mining town site with our knowledgeable guides. You’ll get caught up in the fascinating history of this remote industrial town, full of interesting stories about the resilient frontiersmen who worked hard to make a living in this harsh environment. This is a must-do for anyone visiting Kennecott!

Paddle your own inflatable kayak around the glacial , lake at the toe of the Kennicott Glacier. Learn about local glaciology and natural history from your knowledgeable guide, while enjoying spectacular views of the Kennicott Valley.

"The Most Spectacular One-Day River Trip on Earth" is the phrase that commonly defines our popular yet isolated one-day river outing. The dramatic scenery, the fun whitewater of three different glacial rivers, the delicious riverside picnic buffet, and the return to McCarthy, AK via a bushplane flightsee with stunning views of the Kennicott Glacier and the Stairway Icefall, simply make this an unbeatable one-day rafting experience. In short, this is the highlight to any Alaska vacation.

Take a bush plane flight deep into the Wrangell Mountains backcountry, and then spend the day paddling your own inflatable kayak among the icebergs of breathtaking Nizina Lake. See the beauty and power of the glaciers as it forms the headwaters of the Nizina River.

For those who wish to experience the thrill of ice climbing in Alaska, the Root Glacier Ice Climbing trip is for you! Whether you’re new to the sport or have previous climbing experience, our guides will show you the “ropes” and provide expert instruction while you climb in one of the most beautiful locations in Alaska.