Chitina
Copper River Gateway
State: Alaska
County: Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Founded: 1908
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 1,000
Chitina was a railroad terminus for the Copper River & Northwestern Railway serving the Kennecott copper mines. Today, about 120 people live here. It's famous for salmon dipnetting and as a gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Railroad terminus
- Salmon dipnetting
- Wrangell-St. Elias gateway
Location
Address: Chitina, AK
Coordinates: 61.5167, -144.4333