Title: Visit Root Glacier Trail: Best of Root Glacier Trail Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Root Glacier Trail](https://expedia.ca/Root-Glacier-Trail-Hotels.d957215132579319808.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Root Glacier Trail](https://expedia.ca/Root-Glacier-Trail-Vacation-Rentals.d957215132579319808.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Root Glacier Trail Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Root-Glacier-Trail.d957215132579319808.Car-Rental-Guide)[Root Glacier Trail Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Root-Glacier-Trail.d957215132579319808.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Root Glacier Trail ## Travel Guide ## Visit Root Glacier Trail Things to do - Root Glacier Trail Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Root Glacier Trail ![Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117470000/117463100/117463019/w1412h755x0y0-c7115e76_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi McCarthy AK CA $137 CA $164 total Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this campground in Chitina. Popular attractions McCarthy Footbridge and McCarthy Road Information Station are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Summer 25 Trip The host (Michael) was very knowledgeable of the area and helpful in getting us what we needed. Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=03%2F01%2F2026&selected=117463019&PinnedHotelID=117463019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=957215132579319808) ![Ma Johnson's Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66170000/66167600/66167512/fa6f3642_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ma Johnson's Hotel 101 Kennicott Avenue Chitina AK Stay at this hotel in Chitina. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum and McCarthy ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews) End of the season stay Ma Johnson's is the classic vintage small town hotel. The decor reflected the town's history and each room was decorated accordingly. 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(40 reviews) It was a very nice, cozy stay with awesome staff. Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=23534462&PinnedHotelID=23534462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=957215132579319808) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=23534462&PinnedHotelID=23534462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=957215132579319808) [See all 24 properties in Chitina](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F12%2F2025&endDate=26%2F12%2F2025®ionId=3000423510) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117470000/117463100/117463019/w1412h755x0y0-c7115e76_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi McCarthy AK Stay at this campground in Chitina. Popular attractions McCarthy Footbridge and McCarthy Road Information Station are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Summer 25 Trip The host (Michael) was very knowledgeable of the area and helpful in getting us what we needed. 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Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions McCarthy Road Information Station and McCarthy Footbridge are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) The location was wonderful. My only reason I wouldn’t stay again was the location of the outhouse. It was too far. Patrick was wonderful and easy to get ahold of. Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Chitina-Hotels-Erie-Cabin-Fireweed-Mountain-Lodge.h66446645.Hotel-Information) [See all 24 properties in Chitina](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000423510&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Discover the glaciers while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/McCarthy-Road-Information-Station-Chitina.d553248635274586454.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kennecott Visitor Center Explore the great outdoors at Kennecott Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Kennicott. [](https://expedia.ca/Kennecott-Visitor-Center-Chitina.d553248635998150061.Vacation-Attraction) #### McCarthy Creek Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McCarthy Creek during your travels in McCarthy. Discover the glaciers while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/McCarthy-Creek-Chitina.d553248635274586347.Vacation-Attraction) #### McCarthy Footbridge After visiting McCarthy Footbridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in McCarthy. Discover the glaciers while you're in the area. 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