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Kennicott - McCarthy

Kennicott-McCarthy Sightseeing, Mine Tours & Outdoor Adventures

Located in the heart of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, McCarthy and Kennicott have a colorful past. The cities began around 1900 when copper ore was discovered in the area. With the creation of the Kennecott Mines Company six years later, the town quickly grew to over 500 people. A hospital, store, grade school, dental office, dairy, and recreation hall were built. The nearby town of McCarthy was also growing at the same time. With a population of nearly 800, the town offered restaurants, pool halls, hotels, saloons, two newspapers, a dress shop, a photography shop, garage and auto repair shop, shoe shop, and hardware store. With the closure of the Kennecott Copper Corporation in 1938, train service ceased and most residents left.

Today, McCarthy and much of Kennicott are privately owned, with about 50 year-round residents. With unique accommodations at both the Ma Johnson Hotel, part of McCarthy Lodge, and at Kennicott Glacier Lodge you have a great base for exploring Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

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All Alaska Classic Tour Save to Favorites

Duration: 15 Days
Starting at: $3209 / per person

This self-drive tour takes you from Anchorage to Talkeetna, Denali, Fairbanks, Kennicott, Seward and Homer. This ultimate “All Alaska” driving tour provides you with a... Read more.

Alaska’s National Parks Tour Save to Favorites

Unique Itinerary
Duration: 14 Days
Starting at: $5209 / per person

Discover 4 of Alaska’s National Parks! Travel independently by rental car. This program provides unique experiences and takes you to some more remote areas! First, enjoy scenic... Read more.

Ice Climbing on Root Glacier Save to Favorites

Duration: Day Tour
Starting at: $165 / per person

If you’re traveling to the Kennicott-McCarthy area to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and want to find a fun Alaska day tour, enjoy this introduction to ice climbing!... Read more.

Root Glacier Hike (full day) Save to Favorites

Duration: Day Tour
Starting at: $145 / per person

On this glacier hike day tour out of Kennicott-McCarthy, enjoy all the benefits of the half day hike but with additional time to explore the Root Glacier‘s dynamic features.... Read more.

Root Glacier Hike (half day) Save to Favorites

Duration: Day Tour
Starting at: $105 / per person

On this half day tour out of Kennicott-McCarthy, depart Kennicott on a two-mile trail that was originally built in the 1920’s as a wagon road. Along the way, stops will be made... Read more.