Root Glacier Hike

From/to Kennicott in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Explore more of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with this fun filled day of glacier hiking and see amazing glacier features.

Half Day Root Glacier Hike

Join this popular tour and explore the spectacular canyons, streams, waterfalls, blue pools, crevasses of the Root Glacier! Your guide will take you to the best places.  From stunning vistas of 16,390’ Mt. Blackburn and the mile-high Stairway Icefall to fascinating blue pools and sculptured ice, this is truly time well spent.  Accessible for anyone who can hike 5-6 miles Starts at 9AM or 1PM.

Full Day Root Glacier Hike

Venture further up the glacier to see Donoho Falls, ice caves, and huge ice fins. 8-10 miles of hiking in approximately 8 hours.

Important information:

As you book Glacier Hike with us, it is important to note that there has been significant deterioration to the last 200 feet of the 2-mile trail to the Root Glacier. Please make sure you are aware that the 2-mile hike out to the glacier may include any of the following, and that trail conditions can change from one day to the next:

  • Loose rock
  • Exposed ice
  • Loose rock over ice
  • Steep terrain

The majority of those features occur over the last ¼ mile of the trail. With the help of the guide, very few clients have had to turn back without getting onto the glacier, but it has been helpful for clients to know about this terrain before signing up for the activity. Although there is not a set age limit, this terrain has been challenging for a variety of our clients ranging from younger children to adults who are unstable on their feet.

We strongly recommend that families with kids under 8 or groups that find the trail conditions intimidating book a Private Hike Tour so they can go at their own pace, take as many breaks as they need, and return from their hike early if the terrain is too challenging. Please inquire about a Private Hike Tour if you think you may benefit from that.

RATES 2025

Available from May 23 to September 7

Per Person Booking Code
Half Day Glacier Hike  $115 SEA2
Full Day Glacier Hike  $160 SEA3

CANCELLATION POLICY

Up to 5 days in advance $30.00 / Later 100%

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