McCarthy Road runs 5.4 miles through what was once a railroad corridor serving the Kennecott copper mines, now a broad, mostly level route accessible to bicycles and foot traffic. The road connects the town of McCarthy to the abandoned mill town of Kennecott, offering a straightforward approach used by day hikers, visitors to the historic sites, and those continuing into the Wrangell–St. Elias backcountry. Expect gravel surface and intermittent views of the surrounding peaks as you cover the distance.
All mud gates to seasonal access roads have been opened except McCarthy Road. McCarthy Road will reopen in the spring when conditions allow.
Source: NYS DEC · last updated 13 hours ago
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