Donoho Falls Hike

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Donoho Falls Hike

A glacier adventure with a wild destination!

Trip Description

Experience one of the best glacier hikes in Alaska with a full-day journey across the Root Glacier to the stunning Donoho Falls near Kennicott. This guided hike combines classic Alaskan scenery, glacier travel, and a rewarding destination in a single day.

Start in historic Kennicott and follow the Root Glacier Trail to the ice. From there, cross the width of the Root Glacier, weaving through creeks, blue ice, and moraine ridges. Take time for blue pools, moulins, and sweeping views of the Stairway Icefall, Donoho Peak, and Mount Blackburn.

The day culminates with lunch at Donoho Falls, where a waterfall flows from the land into the glacier. Enjoy lunch with unforgettable views before exploring your way back to Kennicott.

Duration: 8 hrs
Difficulty: Medium Hard Donoho Falls Hike

Highlights:

  • Full-Day destination hike from Kennicott  
  • Crossing a major Alaskan valley glacier
  • Mix of trail hiking and glacier hiking
  • Donoho Falls viewpoint
  • Big mountain views and potential wildlife sightings
Trip Details

Terrain Challenges May Include:
Uneven trail surfaces, loose rocks, short and steep gain/loss of elevation, walking in crampons on uneven glacial surfaces and bushy sections.

Who:
Anyone looking for a full day glacier adventure with a destination.

When:
Can be scheduled to start anytime between 8am and 10pm.

Where:
This trip leaves from the KWG office, located across Main Street Kennicott from the Kennicott Glacier Lodge.

Trip Includes
  • Crampons adjustable to your boots or shoes
  • Experienced, friendly, knowledgeable guides!
  • Small or custom client to guide ratios, no more than 6 people to one guide.
  • Round-trip transportation from your local lodging to where we begin our trip.
  • A full array of medical, communications, and technical gear.
  • Extra layers if you forgot anything or couldn’t fit it in your luggage!
  • Day packs if you need one.

Trip Does not Include

  • Guide Gratuity (recommended 10-20% of tour cost)
  • Personal clothing & gear. For further suggestions on gear you will want to bring from home (this might help you pack for your whole Alaskan vacation!) visit our Trip Planning Page for a gear list.
  • Pre & Post trip lodging.
  • Transportation to and from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

Deposit and Cancellation Policy »

Donoho Falls Hike Pricing

Client:Guide Ratio & Price

1:1 / $550 per person
2:1 / $390 per person
3:1 / $290 per person
4:1 / $240 per person
5+ / $240 per person

$20/child discount for all children 12 and under on all private day hikes (issued at final payment)
$5/person discount for AK residents & Active Military and family. Valid with current I.D. (Issued at final payment)

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Donoho Lakes Hike with Kennicott Wilderness Guides
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Donoho Lakes Hike with Kennicott Wilderness Guides
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Donoho Lakes Hike with Kennicott Wilderness Guides
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Donoho Lakes Hike Pricing

Client:Guide Ratio & Price

1:1 / $550 per person
2:1 / $390 per person
3:1 / $290 per person
4:1 / $240 per person
5+ / $240 per person

$20/child discount for all children 12 and under on all private day hikes (issued at final payment)
$5/person discount for AK residents & Active Military and family. Valid with current I.D. (Issued at final payment)

Trip Description

Experience one of the best glacier hikes in Alaska with a full-day journey across the Root Glacier to the stunning Donoho Falls near Kennicott. This guided hike combines classic Alaskan scenery, glacier travel, and a rewarding destination in a single day.

Start in historic Kennicott and follow the Root Glacier Trail to the ice. From there, cross the width of the Root Glacier, weaving through creeks, blue ice, and moraine ridges. Take time for blue pools, moulins, and sweeping views of the Stairway Icefall, Donoho Peak, and Mount Blackburn.

The day culminates with lunch at Donoho Falls, where a waterfall flows from the land into the glacier. Enjoy lunch with unforgettable views before exploring your way back to Kennicott.

Duration: 8 hrs
Difficulty: Medium Hard Donoho Falls Hike

Highlights:

  • Full-Day destination hike from Kennicott  
  • Crossing a major Alaskan valley glacier
  • Mix of trail hiking and glacier hiking
  • Donoho Falls viewpoint
  • Big mountain views and potential wildlife sightings

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Trip Details

Terrain Challenges May Include:
Uneven trail surfaces, loose rocks, short and steep gain/loss of elevation, walking in crampons on uneven glacial surfaces and bushy sections.

Who:
Anyone looking for a full day glacier adventure with a destination.

When:
Can be scheduled to start anytime between 8am and 10pm.

Where:
This trip leaves from the KWG office, located across Main Street Kennicott from the Kennicott Glacier Lodge.

Trip Includes
  • Crampons adjustable to your boots or shoes
  • Experienced, friendly, knowledgeable guides!
  • Small or custom client to guide ratios, no more than 6 people to one guide.
  • Round-trip transportation from your local lodging to where we begin our trip.
  • A full array of medical, communications, and technical gear.
  • Extra layers if you forgot anything or couldn’t fit it in your luggage!
  • Day packs if you need one.

Trip Does not Include

  • Guide Gratuity (recommended 10-20% of tour cost)
  • Personal clothing & gear. For further suggestions on gear you will want to bring from home (this might help you pack for your whole Alaskan vacation!) visit our Trip Planning Page for a gear list.
  • Pre & Post trip lodging.
  • Transportation to and from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

Deposit and Cancellation Policy »

Donoho Lakes
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Donoho Lakes Hike with Kennicott Wilderness Guides
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Glaciers up close!

The hike to Donoho Lakes was everything promised. Our guide, Nick, is incredibly knowledgeable about glacier formation and movement, and he entertained us as we hiked for a couple of hours across the Root. He showed us many glacial pools and moulins, so beautiful. Donoho Lakes and Falls are very peaceful and incredibly beautiful. It was an exceptional trip, made so in large part by our fantastic guide.

Dana V.

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