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

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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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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

Waypoints

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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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

Surfaces

6.11 km

Elevation