Information About

Caribou Creek Trail

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Caribou Creek Trail on The Map

Location

62 ° 34' 17.832" N,
143 ° 29' 31.092" W

Region

Wrangell St. Elias

Nearest City

Slana

Also Known As

NULL

Length

4 mi (6.44 km)

Elevation

3000 ft (914.4 m)

Caribou Creek Trail in Detail.

Getting There

From the Glenn Highway south of Tok and north of Glennallen take the turn east off the highway to Slana. There is parking at Milepost 18.9 Nabesna Road, and the trailhead is located at Milepost 19.2 Nabesna Road.

When traveling in the park ORV permits are required for all recreational users. To obtain a permit, apply in person at the Slana Ranger Station (907) 822-7401 or Park Headquarters (907) 822-7250.

About

Conditions vary with seasonal rains and amount of use, but, generally, are good. The trail surface is dirt and rocky streambeds. Creek crossings can be hazardous when water levels are high. The first portion of the trail is easy but becomes more difficult because of several stream crossings and elevation gain. Recommended for hiking and ORV use. Caribou Creek trail offers outstanding views of the Wrangell Mountains and the Copper River Valley as well as access to hiking in the Mentasta Mountains. The recreational ORV trail ends at a small wooden shack located just above tree line.