A park ranger backpacking in the mountain wilderness of Gates of the Arctic

Backpack the Brooks Range's Arctic Wilderness

Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve

Traveling through the park on foot affords opportunities of exploration and discovery. Mountain ridges and passes reveal splendid vistas and can take you to the most remote and least traveled areas of the entire National Parks system.

Traveling through the park on foot affords opportunities of exploration and discovery. Mountain ridges and passes reveal splendid vistas and can take you to the most remote and least traveled areas of the entire National Parks system. Learn more about wilderness backpacking in Gates of the Arctic

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Backcountry HikingArcticTundraPhotographyExplorers and ExpeditionsGeologyMountainsNative American HeritageNatural SoundsRiver and RiparianRock Landscapes and FeaturesScenic ViewsWatershedsWildernessalaskabackpackingBrooks Rangewildernesswilderness AlaskamountainshikingGates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

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Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Summer, Fall

Accessibility

Gates of the Arctic is a true wilderness environment with zero development, trails, or services.

Pets

Yes

Reservations

No

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