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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Backcountry Airstrips and Cabins

There are three improved airstrips in Wrangell-St. Elias. One, located at McCarthy, is maintained by the State of Alaska. The other two, at Chisana and May Creek, are maintained by the park. Public airport facilities are also located near the park at Gulkana and Chitina.

There are unimproved strips, requiring requisite pilot skill, at numerous locations throughout the park, many adjacent to public use cabins. It’s best to contact the park Operations Center and Hangar at (907) 822-5236 for detailed information on specific landing areas. 

 
Airstrips and Cabins Poster
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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Backcountry Airstrips and Cabins Poster

30x33" poster sized publication highlighting the park's most accessible and popular backcountry airstrips and public-use cabins, including McCarthy, May Creek, Chisana, Glacier Creek, Jake's Bar, and Peavine Bar. Helpful information on the airstrips and many photographs.

PDF format, 2.5 MB

Root Glacier  

Did You Know?
The Root Glacier was named by Oscar Rohn, U. S. Geological Survey Geologist, in 1899 for U. S. Secretary of War Elihu Root (1845-1937).

Last Updated: October 11, 2006 at 20:14 EST