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Wrangell St. Elias Root Glacier Hike, Dog Friendly, Shuttle and Parking Tips

Planning your Alaska Trip? Wrangell St. Elias is worth your time. What to expect: 60 mile gravel drive to the Kennicott River footbridge. No visitor cars in Kennecott. Shuttle links the footbridge, McCarthy, and the Kennecott mine area. Services are limited. Start early. Pack layers and food. Pricing: Parking near the Kennicott River Bridge. About $5 per day or $10 overnight. Private lot, not an NPS fee. Shuttle from the bridge to McCarthy and Kennecott. About $5 per person on the paid route. Shuttle frequency. About every 30 minutes. Guided half-day hikes on the glacier range from $185 to $425 per person, depending on the guide-to-client ratio. For example, a 1:1 client-to-guide ratio is $425 per person, while a 5+ person ratio is $185 per person.   How to prepare Tires. Full-size spare, plug kit, air compressor. Navigation. Offline maps and a paper backup. Gear. Microspikes or crampons, helmet, rain shell, gloves. Safety. Stay off snow bridges. Keep clear of moulins and fast water. Pets. Leash near the glacier and in town. Local tips Park at the private lots by the footbridge. Walk across or ride the shuttle. Eat in McCarthy. The Potato delivers after a big hike. Respect private land and posted signs. Pack out trash. Save this for your trip. Share with a friend who wants to step on glacier ice. #WrangellStElias #RootGlacier #Kennecott #McCarthy #Alaska #GlacierHike #DogFriendly #RoadTrip #Vanlife #NationalParks