Mount Saint Elias rises on the Alaska-Canada border, inside Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. At 18,008 feet, it is the second highest peak in both the United States and Canada, a fact that gives it a commanding presence over the surrounding ice and rock. It is also known by the name Boundary Peak 186.
What to expect
The mountain is best appreciated as a landscape to see and photograph rather than a casual day outing. Its height and position on the international boundary make it a striking focal point for anyone travelling through this remote corner of the state. Visitors come for the scale of the terrain, which is among the most expansive in the national park system.
Planning your visit
- The peak lies within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, so your visit will be shaped by the park's wilderness character.
- Copper Center is the nearby community listed for the park area, a useful reference point when arranging travel.
- For current information on access and conditions, you can call the park at +1-907-822-5234.
Because the surroundings are wild and far from urban services, it is sensible to prepare well before you go and to check conditions with the park beforehand. A trip here suits travellers who value remote, open country and the chance to see a major mountain set against the border between two nations.
