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Alaska

Copper River Census Area

Mccarthy

View of Root Glacier – View of Root Glacier loop from Glacier View 2025

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Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Alaska

Copper River Census Area

Mccarthy

View of Root Glacier – View of Root Glacier loop from Glacier View 2025

Easy

2.8

(26)

hikers

View of Root Glacier – View of Root Glacier loop from Glacier View 2025

01:49

6.15km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek

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47 m

Root Glacier Trail and Erie Mine Trail Junction

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The trail provides access to Root Glacier as well as primitive campsites with food lockers. Depending on the season, a river crossing may be necessary to reach the glacier. The …

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2.67 km

View of Root Glacier

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The Erie Mine Trail runs parallel to the eastern edge of Root Glacier. Though it is separated from the glacier by the moraine and some elevation, good views of the …

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3.07 km

View of Root Glacier

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The Erie Mine Trail runs parallel to the eastern edge of Root Glacier. Though it is separated from the glacier by the moraine and some elevation, good views of the glacier are frequent.

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6.15 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

Surfaces

6.11 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

3°C

-3°C

19 %

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View of Root Glacier – View of Root Glacier loop from Glacier View 2025

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View of Root Glacier – View of Root Glacier loop from Glacier View 2025

Root Glacier Trail and Erie Mine Trail Junction

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