About
Length (round trip)24 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain3,800 ft up
Typical time14 hr
TrailheadKotsina Road, off the McCarthy Road
SurfaceBraided creek beds and open tundra, no trail above treeline
Best seasonMid-June to early September. The two gravel access roads are long, slow and hard on tyres.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🦌 Wildlife🎒 Backpacking

The park's classic backpacking route - creek beds and open tundra to a high pass.

Tips
Usually three days. The route follows creek beds with many unbridged crossings that rise fast in rain. No marked trail above treeline; carry a map and compass.
Location

Kotsina Road, off the McCarthy Road

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