Aerial view of the Alatna River as it winds through a valley
Alpenglow on the granite cliffs of mountains
A hiker crosses a stream with mountains in the background
Handful of blueberries
Two hikers climb up a mountain pass

Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve

Price:

Not Provided

Location:

Fairbanks, AK

Phone:

907-459-3730

Park Warnings:

No warnings

Aerial view of the Alatna River as it winds through a valley

About Gates Of The Arctic

Park Description

This vast landscape does not contain any roads or trails. Visitors discover intact ecosystems where people have lived with the land for over ten thousand years. Wild rivers meander through glacier-carved valleys, caribou migrate along age-old trails, endless summer light fades into aurora-lit night skies of winter. Virtually unchanged, except by the forces of nature.

Local Climate

The climate of Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve is generally classified as arctic and sub-arctic, with exceptionally cold winters, relatively mild summers, low annual precipitation, and generally high winds. The weather is influenced by many different systems, and can change rapidly.!!

Things To Do In Gates Of The Arctic

  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Junior Ranger Program