WRST's Big Four ... L to R: Drum, Sanford, Wrangell, and Blackburn — Richardson Hwy, AK.

Mt Drum (12,010 ft) — Wrangell Mtns ... WRST ... Willow Lake, Richardson Hwy, AK.

Mt Sanford (16,237 ft) — Wrangell Mtns ... WRST ... Willow Lake, Richardson Hwy, AK.

Mt Wrangell (14,163 ft) — Wrangell Mtns ... WRST ... Willow Lake, Richardson Hwy, AK.

Mt Blackburn (16,390 ft) — Wrangell Mtns ... WRST ... Willow Lake, Richardson Hwy, AK.

Willow Lake & WRST’s Big Four

June 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F

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The view of the Wrangell Mountain Range was beautiful from the overlook at the Wrangell-St Elias National Park & Preserve Visitor Center.

But the view from the turnout at Willow Lake, further south on the Richardson Highway, was even better ... because Mt Sanford was not hiding behind Mt Drum. I bet that on a cold winter day the scenery is crystal clear ... we had a slight haze today.

The spot, with views of the Big Four (only because they are the ones easily seen from the road) was a great place for a snack ... even if it was too breezy to sit outside. It also made for a nice nap spot for Mui before we continued down the road.Read more