Kennecott Mill Town Tour in McCarthy booking from $34.00

Kennecott Mill Town Tour

Overview

Kennecott, Alaska is a ghost town frozen in time. When the Kennecott Copper Corporation abruptly abandoned the town in 1938, they left behind their equipment, buildings, and personal belongings; yet, their stories of discovery, perseverance, and ingenuity live on!

St. Elias Alpine Guides holds the exclusive concession with the National Park Service, and access to the 14-story Concentration Mill is only possible through this tour. Come see what it was like to live and work in this remote wilderness as you tour the town site with one of our knowledgeable guides. Listen to tales of lucky fortunes, tenacious frontiersmen, and tragic endings. Gain exclusive access to explore inside the 14-story mill building and several other historic buildings when you join our tour! Our 2-hour historic Mill Town Tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Kennecott, Alaska!

City: McCarthy

Tue 13 May

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What's Included

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Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are required to be in a hands free carrier.
Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking.
Not recommended for travelers who experience extreme knee pain.

What To Expect

Kennecott Copper Mine

Explore the Kennecott townsite with a knowledgeable guide! Start on the edge of town with a scenic vista as you learn about how the site developed and what it was like to live there. Along the walk your guide will explain the historic buildings that you see. Your guide's main goal is to give you access to the 14-story Kennecott Mill and Ammonia Leaching Buildings, which are only accessible on this tour. Once inside these buildings, your guide will show you the old machinery and explain how the copper oar was processed as well as what it was like to work here in the early 1900s. Please note that access to the mines is strictly prohibited by the NPS due to safety reasons. Some of the buildings that you see along the way are open to the public, so please make time to explore these buildings before or after the tour (buildings are open 9am-5pm).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (11)

courtneysara3

Jul 2024

We did the Kennecott Mill tour with our guide, Henry, during our honeymoon. Henry was AMAZING- he was so knowledgable about the history, the area, the geology, and more. My wife and I were both very impressed and would love to do more tours with St. Elias in the future!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

We appreciate your kind review and are so glad to hear you had a great time! We hope your visit to McCarthy-Kennecott added another special memory to your honeymoon. Congratulations! :)

Lyse_R

Jul 2024

Really cool piece of Alaskan History. Highly recommended as you get to see the inside of the mill and get amazing views.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you for joining our Kennecott Mill Town Tour and taking the time to write a review! We're glad you enjoyed it. :)