AK / Industrial61.49° N
142.89° W
Verified July 2026

Kennecott Mines

Kennecott, AK · Wrangell-St. Elias

A remote copper-mining town preserved inside Wrangell-St. Elias, where weathered buildings sit below the old concentration mill.

Field note

Reaching Kennecott is part of the trip. Road, shuttle, weather, and seasonal conditions demand planning.

Access warning

Remote terrain. Confirm road, shuttle, and building access with the park.

Evidence line

This listing is marked documented. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change, so use the primary source before leaving home.

Check the source: National Park Service