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Wrangell guide
3 listed · checked Oct 17, 2026

What to see in Wrangell

Museums, historic sites, Alaska Native culture, galleries, parks and trails.

photo Bruce Warrington

3 listed

Museums, history & sights in Wrangell

Anan Wildlife Observatory

Guided hikes & wildlife · 31 miles southeast

Seasonal

Forest Service bear-viewing site on the mainland 31 miles southeast of town, reached only by boat or floatplane; $30 per person.

Permits required July 5–Aug 25. Twelve daily permits go on recreation.gov each Feb 1; buying a permit and then hiring a guide separately is no longer allowed.

Hours
8am–6pm, July 5–Aug 25
Phone
(907) 874-2323

Mount Dewey Trail

Guided hikes & wildlife

About half a mile of climbing on stairs and boardwalk to a viewing platform above town, starting within walking distance of downtown.

Trailhead is marked by green signs on residential streets and stairways. Steep in places; the borough advises caution for knee, hip or mobility issues.

Hours
Hours not published. Call ahead.

Rainbow Falls Trail

Guided hikes & wildlife

Borough trail climbing 0.8 miles and 500 feet to a waterfall on stairs and boardwalk, continuing as the Institute Creek Trail.

Not walkable from the dock: the trailhead is at 4.5 Mile Zimovia Highway. Boardwalk can be slippery. You can walk, bike or take a cab out.

Hours
Hours not published. Call ahead.

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