🧊 AK · National Park & Preserve · Established 1980
Wrangell-St. Elias is a vast national park that rises from the ocean all the way up to 18,008 ft. At 13.2 million acres, the park is the same size as Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Switzerland combined! Within this wild landscape, people continue to live off the land as they have done for centuries. This rugged, beautiful land is filled with opportunities for adventure.
Varies widely depending on location in park and time of year. Visit https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/weather.htm for detailed information.
The administrative building and main park visitor center are located along the Richardson Highway (Hwy 4), which is a paved state highway that runs through Copper Center, AK. The buildings are 8 miles south of the Glenn Highway and Richardson Highway intersection near Glennallen, Alaska. This is approximately 200 miles east of Anchorage, AK and 250 miles south of Fairbanks, AK.
Park information from the official National Park Service page (public domain). Check the official site for current conditions, closures and reservations before you travel.
| Official name | Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve |
|---|---|
| Designation | National Park & Preserve |
| State | AK |
| Region | Alaska |
| Established | 1980 |
| Coordinates | 61, -142 |