Nabesna Road, Alaska, United States
4.5 (10 reviews) Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #1 in Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve Hiking Trails
Off the beaten path
Arriving at the ranger station on the Nabesna Road the very friendly park rangers will give you an abundance of information about the National Park and most importantly a CD you can pop into your player and listen to while driving along the road. It is like having a park ranger with you while you are driving. This road is not recommended for RV's or low lying cars. If you drive carefully you can make it to mile marker 28 on the road (the road is 42 miles to the end) At that point you have to cross the first off three streams and 4 wheel drive is highly recommended. We had an RV and turned around at mile marker 28. There is a great campground inside the park which is free. This road is not often used, because it is off the beaten path, but we loved it. We went on a hike at Caribou Creek trail to the public use cabin (use also free). And loved every minute of it. Next time we will be back with a 4 wheel drive
Address
Glenn Highway, Slana, Alaska, United States.
Website
http://www.nps.gov/wrst/learn/nature/nabesna-road-guide.htm
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 20:53
User Ratings
4.5 based on (10 reviews)
Reviews
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5Anja G 5:00 PM Sep 13, 2015
Off the beaten path
Arriving at the ranger station on the Nabesna Road the very friendly park rangers will give you an abundance of information about the National Park and most importantly a CD you can pop into your player and listen to while driving along the road. It is like having a park ranger with you while you are driving. This road is not recommended for RV's or low lying cars. If you drive carefully you can make it to mile marker 28 on the road (the road is 42 miles to the end) At that point you have to cross the first off three streams and 4 wheel drive is highly recommended. We had an RV and turned around at mile marker 28. There is a great campground inside the park which is free. This road is not often used, because it is off the beaten path, but we loved it. We went on a hike at Caribou Creek trail to the public use cabin (use also free). And loved every minute of it. Next time we will be back with a 4 wheel drive
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4TheTravelinMan1944 5:00 PM Oct 11, 2015
One Rough, But Beautiful Road
We wanted to see as much of Wrangell St. Elias National Park, so we decided to include this road in our itinerary. In order to drive this road, you must have a car that is allowed to drive off pavement. You are taking a road that traverses 42 miles, and in someones backyard. However, it is also a road with scenery you will never forget. The road begins in Slana, a town about 80 miles east of Tok. You travel through flat and mountanious terrain, wile gaping at the incredible sights before you. I have been to the Alps and The Canadian Rockies. While also stunning, they have nothing on Wrangell St. Elias National Park, and the Nabesna Road.
