Nabesna Road at Wrangell–St. Elias: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Not required; the stated access rule still applies

Applies to

vehicles

Place or corridor

Nabesna Road, from Mile 60 of the Tok Cutoff at Slana to Mile 42 (42 miles)

Effective dates

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Release model

first come

Fee detail: Free to drive.

Exceptions and limits

• No permit or reservation is required.
• Generally passable by most two-wheel drive vehicles up to Mile 29.
• Higher clearance and/or four-wheel drive are occasionally needed beyond Mile 29 due to stream crossings - Trail Creek (Mile 29.8), Lost Creek (Mile 31.2) and Boyden Creek (Mile 34.3) may be flowing across the road.
• Wet conditions such as spring run-off and heavy rain can make these stream crossings impassable.
• The last four miles are not maintained and vehicle travel on that portion is not recommended; the maintained portion ends at Devil's Mountain Lodge, which is private property.
• No gas or vehicle repair service is available along Nabesna Road.