Gates of the Arctic National Park

Although it's one of the most visited parks in the Arctic, Gates of the Arctic is still populated by far more caribou and birds than human visitors.
This enormous park, sandwiched between Noatak National Preserve and Kobuk Valley National Park (to the west) and the Dalton Highway or Haul Road (to the east) supports one of the last completely intact Arctic ecosystems. This is a great example of the Alaskan maxim of using waterways as roads, with rivers and lakes helping to thread together the marvellously diverse landscapes you'll find here, from soaring, 7,000-foot granite peaks to wetland forests and the broad, flat Arctic tundra.
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Adventures and activities in Gates Of The Arctic NP
Although it's one of the most visited parks in the Arctic, Gates of the Arctic is still populated by far more caribou and birds than human visitors. This enormous park, sandwiched between Noatak National Preserve and Kobuk Valley National Park (to the west) and the Dalton Highway or Haul Road (to the east) supports one of the last completely intact Arctic ecosystems. This is a great example of the Alaskan maxim of using waterways as roads, with rivers and lakes helping to thread together the marvellously diverse landscapes you'll find here, from soaring, 7,000-foot granite peaks to wetland forests and the broad, flat Arctic tundra...read more
Gates of the Arctic National Park Tours

Arrigetch - Alatna Pack Raft
12 days hiking and rafting in the Gates of the Arctic National Park
12 daysFrom $5,495Gates of the Arctic National Park, Fairbanks | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |

Backpacking the Arrigetch Peaks
10 day exploratory backpacking adventure in Gates of the Arctic National Park
10 daysFrom $5,195Gates of the Arctic National Park, Fairbanks | |
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Small group tour |
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Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |
Gates of the Arctic National Park Travel Companies


Alaska Alpine Adventures
Small-group adventure holidays in Alaska
Alaska | |
Small group tour | |
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Fishing, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks |
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