Answer: Your plan to visit Denali, Independence Mine/Hatcher Pass, and Wrangell-St. Elias (Kennicott) is doable in June, but there are several important points to consider regarding roads, lodging, and glacier access.

Answer: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is truly spectacular and one of the largest national parks in the U.S., offering vast wilderness, towering peaks, and fewer crowds than Denali or Kenai Fjords. That said, given your September itinerary and your interest in bears, glaciers, and already considering Denali and Seward, adding Wrangell is more about the remote wilderness experience than seeing things you haven’t already encountered.

Answer: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is immense, and with only one full day, choosing between a Root Glacier hike and a flightseeing tour comes down to what kind of experience you value most.

Answer: The shuttle service between McCarthy and the Kennecott Mine area is operated primarily by the Copper Town Shuttle and a few private options. While there isn’t a universally published price, you can get a good estimate based on reports from visitors during the summer months.