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Kennecott Mill Town TourAfroza_S, Sep 2026
Recommend
If you like to learn history, you should try this tour. However, there are several steep staircases along with a ladder.
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Half-Day Glacier HikejanetbR271YQ, Sep 2026
Amazing!
This is one of the best activities I’ve ever done on a trip! I’m a casual hiker and fit for my age (70’s) so a little apprehensive but the pace and trail was great and our guide very professional and informative. The glacier is amazing and you can’t begin to appreciate it unless you’re on it. Just go!!
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Half Day Root Glacier HikeTom0324, Aug 2026
Excellent experience all around
My wife and I had a great time on our half day hike. It was us plus a mother and her son - so a nice small group. A few weeks before we did the hike a rockslide had necessitated a change towards the end of the hiking trail. However the NPS had done a great job blazing a new trail. The hike is not super strenuous, though the last bit is a bunch of switchbacks down to the glacier, so it is a bit of a leg burner on the way back up. Having proper crampons for the glacier made it a breeze to hike around. It was really fun to get to see some of the different features, and drink nice clear glacier water. Our guide Stephanie made the experience even better. We were back in plenty of time to do the later afternoon mill tour. The tour included transport from the footbridge and back (though at the end of the day they dropped us off at the Potato - which was nice since it saved us a bit of a hike to dinner).
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Kennecott Mill Town Tour518RichardM518, Aug 2026
Engaging history tour with fun guide
Emma was our guide on the Mill Tour and was fun and informative. She had the right balance of keeping us safe but engaged in the remarkable history. Highly recommend
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Half-Day Glacier Hike518RichardM518, Aug 2026
Challenging but great hike and glacier walk
We had a wonderful day with Stephanie who guided us expertly on the hike to the glacier and down the very steep trail to the glacier entry. Stephanie was friendly, professional and we had such fun exchanging stories and making wisecracks. Very enjoyable experience even with challenging conditions. Highlight was drinking the super pure glacier water! Highly recommend.
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4 Hr Kennicott Glacial Lake & River Raftyes5kids, Aug 2026
Fun afternoon on the river
We had a great time on the afternoon tour. It was a bright and sunny day and we stayed completely comfortable even when there was an iceberg in our path. Our guide was great and made us feel safe and have fun. She talked all 3 of my sons into getting into the glacier water which is something they won't soon forget. It's not a super long trip but it a really fun thing to do in the afternoon and enjoy the sun, the glacier, the river and the gorgeous views.
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4 Hr Kennicott Glacial Lake & River RaftDee545454, Sep 2025
Fabulous Adventure
A fabulous adventure! All the gear was included and well thought out. Ana was a great guide and very knowledgeable. She also expertly took us through the rapids. We loved every minute of it!
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Half Day Root Glacier Hikepasdedeux092907, Jan 2025
Veronica and McCarthy River Tours are Root Glacier's Best Hiking Guides
Hiking the Root Glacier was exciting and a little scary as our first glacier hike. However, hiking with a friendly, experienced, and knowledgible guide, such as Veronica, from McCarthy River Tours made our day. Veronica prepared us for the hike and provided all of the guidance needed. Veronica stayed with us every step, she shared her experience and knowledge to insure a safe hike as well as an interesting experience. We would never have ventured as far and as safely on the Root Glacier if we had hiked without a guide. Veronica made this hike a memorable and fun one.
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Glacial Lake Inflatable Kayak TourlauriemW9467BV, Jul 2023
Great time kayaking!
The tour was customized for us. John, our guide, was very helpful in helping us get into our dry suits and explaining what to expect on the short hike to the lake we were Kayaking on.
Not only was he exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of McCarthy and the mountains and glaciers we were seeing, but had lots of information of the geology of the area. He told us about local plants.
John is very skilled, patient and kind. We loved every minute of our Four hour adventure!
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Glacial Lake Inflatable Kayak TourSkyeR17, Oct 2020
Wow! Iceberg Jumping!
A group of friends and I went on the Glacial Lake Inflatable Kayak Tour and wow, what an amazing day of adventure!
The scenery was breath taking, our guide was friendly and professional and even the weather cooperated with us. After a lovely paddle back to an ice wall we stopped for some lunch and a chance to take in our surroundings. Then it was off to find an iceberg to jump off! Yes, an iceberg to jump off!
That was definitely the highlight of the day. Each of us took our turn plunging into the glacier lake and swimming back to the iceberg edge. Exhilarating to say the least.
We have lived in Alaska for 6 year years now and have done lots of adventures, but this experience is at the top of our list. Even our friend who are lifelong Alaskans agreed it was one of the best adventures they've had.
And if that was not enough on the return paddle back we hit a couple awesome rapids that also thrilled us!
I would highly recommend trying this or another trip offered by McCarthy River Tours & Outfitters. Safety and professionalism come first, but adventure definitely comes second!
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Half-Day Glacier HikeY8359FHtriciag, Aug 2026
Amazing views!
Loved this excursion. We had great weather, which made it absolutely beautiful. Our guide, Maguire, was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Hiking on a glacier was a highlight for sure and we would definitely do it again! I would highly recommend!
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Kennecott Mill Town TourResort32652528975, Aug 2026
Fascinating place! So much history, and our guide explained it beautifully.
We were lucky to have a private tour with probably the most knowledgeable and personal guide we’ve ever met. Ben went out of his way to answer every question we had (and we had a lot). His enthusiasm is over the top!
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Half-Day Glacier HikeG-N-G-10, Aug 2026
Wonderful! One of the highlights of the trip
Everything was perfect, an unforgettable experience. The guide Keliil is excellent (yes, that's her name)
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Kennecott Mill Town Tourcheryld410, Aug 2026
A decent through the history of Kennecott
We found the mill tour to be interesting and educational. Emma, our guide, also made it fun. There were quite a few stairs and ladders on our trip down. On every level, Emma told us something about the history of the mill and how the copper was processed.
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Half-Day Glacier HikeTripAdviso54259, Aug 2026
Great hike/tour
Hike was awesome though strenuous. Our guide was great. The only thing I could say for improvement is to include on the form what your hiking levels are. We are 70 but hike/walk 5+miles (with elevation) almost daily. We were paired in our group with someone that could barely make it a mile on fairly level ground. I understand grouping based on demographics but I think including one’s capabilities would be helpful (as well as determining if someone can do the hike)
We also did the mine tour which was good as well. Would highly recommend using them.
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Half-Day Glacier Hikecheryld410, Aug 2026
Crampon-ing on thick ice!
Amazing!! This hike was unlike anything we have ever done. Our guide, Emma, was fun, knowledgeable, confident and professional. The hike to and from the glacier was challenging for some in our group, mainly me, but Emma gave support and lots of encouragement when needed. We spent about 2 hours exploring the glacier. Seeing crevasses, waterfalls, streams, blue pools while surrounded by beautiful mountains is something that can never be forgotten. Emma was awesome in assisting one of the men in our group do the Blue Pool Plunge. I would highly recommend this hike with St. Elias Alpine Guides.
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