Gates of the Arctic
National Park

Some places change your perspective.

No roads, no trails — pure Arctic wilderness.

This vast landscape does not contain any roads or trails. Visitors discover intact ecosystems where people have lived with the land for over ten thousand years. Wild rivers meander through glacier-carved valleys, caribou migrate along age-old trails, endless summer light fades into aurora-lit night skies of winter. Virtually unchanged, except by the forces of nature.

Park information: National Park Service.

Before you head out

Start with the official park guide for trip planning, accessibility, reservations and current conditions. Availability and requirements can change throughout the year.