Activities
McCarthy is known for the Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Kennecott Historic Mines. We have lots of opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities. Check them out and then book your guest house with us for your entire stay. We know that you’ll find lots to do here and that by the end of the day you’ll be worn out. To begin to enjoy all that we have to offer, and for the effort it takes to get here, guests are welcome to stay two nights or more. If you need help planning your stay or booking any activities, please feel free to call us! At no extra cost to you, we are happy to organize your trip to the park.
Glacier Hiking and Climbing
Experience the deep blue mystery of nature’s living ice! Many chances to explore an active glacier are available to the whole family on your visit to McCarthy.
Kennicott
Wilderness Guides
At Kennicott Wilderness Guides, we take you beyond the beaten path—deep into the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, America’s largest and most untamed national park. Join us for glacier hikes, ice climbs, packrafting, and custom backcountry adventures in some of Alaska’s most breathtaking terrain.
McCarthy
Rivier Tours
Alaska river rafting and glacier hiking with McCarthy River Tours has earned national recognition, including being named Best River Rafting in the United States by the 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards. That recognition reflects what guests experience on the ground every day. In Wrangell–St. Elias National Park.
St. Elias
Alpine Guides
We are the oldest continuously operating business in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and having been taking people into this very special part of the Alaskan wilderness since 1978—before it was even a national park! This means we have had the time to explore the park, refine our systems and our product.
Trek
Alaska
Our backpacking guides can take you places and show you sights that few are ever lucky enough to see. Come with us and go far beyond the tour bus and cruise ship and get up close and personal with a very special wilderness area. Our commitment to the quality of your experience means individual attention.
River, Lake and Pack Rafting
Craving the excitement of running remote, wild rivers? The McCarthy area has just the rivers for you and the outfitters to get you down them in style.
Kennicott
Wilderness Guides
At Kennicott Wilderness Guides, we take you beyond the beaten path—deep into the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, America’s largest and most untamed national park. Join us for glacier hikes, ice climbs, packrafting, and custom backcountry adventures in some of Alaska’s most breathtaking terrain.
McCarthy
Rivier Tours
Alaska river rafting and glacier hiking with McCarthy River Tours has earned national recognition, including being named Best River Rafting in the United States by the 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards. That recognition reflects what guests experience on the ground every day. In Wrangell–St. Elias National Park.
St. Elias
Alpine Guides
We are the oldest continuously operating business in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and having been taking people into this very special part of the Alaskan wilderness since 1978—before it was even a national park! This means we have had the time to explore the park, refine our systems and our product.
Hiking
Pack your camera, water bottles and trail snacks, then head out the door to explore our 13 million acre backyard! The McCarthy area offers a wide range of options, from gentle day hikes to exhilarating day-long treks to remote mining bunkhouses with panoramic views and even longer multi-day trips.
Kennicott
Wilderness Guides
At Kennicott Wilderness Guides, we take you beyond the beaten path—deep into the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, America’s largest and most untamed national park. Join us for glacier hikes, ice climbs, packrafting, and custom backcountry adventures in some of Alaska’s most breathtaking terrain.
Wrangell
St Elias
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.
St. Elias
Alpine Guides
We are the oldest continuously operating business in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and having been taking people into this very special part of the Alaskan wilderness since 1978—before it was even a national park! This means we have had the time to explore the park, refine our systems and our product.
Trek
Alaska
Our backpacking guides can take you places and show you sights that few are ever lucky enough to see. Come with us and go far beyond the tour bus and cruise ship and get up close and personal with a very special wilderness area. Our commitment to the quality of your experience means individual attention.
Flightseeing
Flying opportunities abound in the McCarthy area. Our local pilots can provide an unforgettable aerial tour of the majestic mountain scenery, wild rivers, and spectacular glaciers of this region.
Wrangell
Mountain Air
Wrangell Mountain Air’s base of operations, in McCarthy, Alaska, is positioned deep within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park – America’s largest national park at 13.2 million acres and part of the world’s largest preserved wilderness. All flights are designed to demonstrate the very best Wrangell-St. Elias has to offer.
Copper Valley
Air Service
Our highly trained, professional pilots & guides provide you with a comfortable and exceptional outdoor experience. We specialize in Alaska Air Taxi, Alaska Flightseeing tours, and Charter Services, BackCountry Drop-offs, Hunt Drop-offs, and Fishing trips within the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.