Previous...

Back to Descriptions Page

Next...

A Kodak moment... photo-tag from a ridge accessible via the Lakina landing strip of from Kuskulana Pass.

The public-use cabin at the Lakina landing strip offers shelter from winter elements and a wonderful jumping-off point to explore the amazing back-drop.

*Lakina: An amazing valley of rock and ice giants, the Lakina offers exciting hiking and stunning views of one of the area’s most prominent buttresses, 10,000 ft. Castle Peak. Hiking up the Lakina River to the Lakina Glacier or into any one of the many the alpine passes accessible from the Lakina valley will surely astound any backpacker or day-tripper. Be on the lookout for moose, Dall sheep and other wildlife. The Lakina Valley is the perfect starting point for a number of challenging overnight trips with views of some of the park’s most dramatic peaks. Destination possibilities include Kuskulana Pass, the Fosse, Mill Creek or Kennicott. These trips range from 10 to 30 or more miles.

Lakina RT: $370                                                                 Lakina DO/Kuskulana Pass PU: $535