Jan 13, 2025 · Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Denali.

Nov 6, 2024 · Ride a transit or tour bus on the full day | explore the Denali Visitor Center | visit Mountain Vista: Hike, especially Triple Lakes Trail, around the Mountain Vista area, or off-trail | join a ranger-led discovery hike | go backpacking

Oct 23, 2024 · The map below illustrates a handful of the great views you can expect from the Denali Park Road. The map is not exhaustive—Denali is almost as big as Massachusetts, or Switzerland, so great views can be found on an adventure anywhere in the park.

Oct 31, 2024 · Travel to Denali. By Car: Rural destinations in Alaska are often located by road mile marker rather than mailing address. Denali’s one and only road entrance is located at Mile 237 on Alaska Highway 3 (also called the George Parks Highway).

Oct 31, 2024 · Denali National Park and Preserve has just one road, the Denali Park Road, and it is the main avenue for visitors to see and experience Denali. As you begin planning a trip to Denali, it's important to understand how the road operates.

Nov 6, 2023 · To begin your search, a valuable resource for finding a place to stay is the Denali Chamber of Commerce. Lodging Inside the Park. Within the park, lodging is limited to a handful of privately owned, remote wilderness lodges in the Kantishna area, at the end of the Park Road.

Sep 13, 2021 · The FAA maintains webcams throughout Alaska, including three in Denali. One is positioned on the Kahiltna Glacier, where most aspiring mountaineers land before starting a trip up the highest peak in North America. The other is at Eielson Visitor Center, located at Mile 66 of the Denali Park Road.

Sep 4, 2024 · Planning a trip to Denali can be a big undertaking! Just getting to the park can take half a day or more, and it is distinctly different from many national parks, so even seasoned park travelers can be unsure how to plan their trip.

Feb 1, 2024 · Climb to the summit of Denali and earn your badge by completing activities at mountaineering camps along the way. We hope that your Online Junior Ranger journey inspires you to share Denali with others and protect nature near you.

Denali tinged pink by alpenglow. On the eve of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary in 2016, the name of the highest peak in North America changed from “Mount McKinley” to “Denali.”