Glennallen offers immediate access to short walks, scenic viewpoints, and remote wilderness trails just beyond town. While most major hiking lies within Wrangell–St. Elias National Park, the valley around Glennallen has plenty to explore for both casual walkers and serious trekkers.

Easy Walks & Scenic Pullouts

Copper River Boardwalk Trail
A short and accessible trail with interpretive signs, this walk follows a scenic stretch of the Copper River near the Wrangell–St. Elias Visitor Center.
Mile 106.8 Richardson Hwy, Copper Center, AK

Mount Drum Overlook
Not a trail, but a highly recommended roadside pullout for taking in views of Mount Drum and the Wrangell Mountains.

Along Glenn Hwy, Glennallen, AK

Moderate Trails

Council Bluff Trail
A 1.5-mile loop starting behind the Wrangell–St. Elias Visitor Center, this wooded trail leads to a scenic bluff overlook with benches and interpretive signs.
Mile 106.8 Richardson Hwy, Copper Center, AK

Moccasin Lake Trail

A forested trail near the Visitor Center that skirts quiet lakes, wildflowers, and bird habitats. About 3.5 miles round-trip.
Mile 106.8 Richardson Hwy, Copper Center, AK

Backcountry & Remote Hikes

Ernest Gruening Cabin Trail
A 4-mile out-and-back trail to a historic cabin, this hike starts just outside Glennallen and offers a taste of wilderness solitude.
Near Glennallen, AK

Root Glacier Hike

A spectacular half- or full-day glacier hike from the town of Kennecott in Wrangell–St. Elias. Guided hikes recommended. (Note: 2–3 hour drive from Glennallen).
Kennecott, McCarthy, AK