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Denali National Park & Preserve

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Information Road Open To: Mile 30 (Teklanika River)

The Denali Park Road is open to Mile 30, Teklanika River. Please stay alert for heavy equipment traveling on the park road. Details open_in_new

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Denali National Park & Preserve is a vast wilderness area in Alaska, home to North America's highest peak, Denali, standing at 6,190 meters. Travelers come to experience the park's diverse wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and caribou, as well as its stunning landscapes that change with the seasons.

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The park offers a range of outdoor activities, from hiking and camping to guided bus tours. Visitors often seek solitude and a chance to connect with nature in this expansive environment, where the silence can be as profound as the scenery.

In pictures

snowy mountains reflected in a pond
snowy mountains reflected in a pond

Things to do

Sightsee on a Denali Tour Bus
4-6 Hours · Summer

Summer sight-seeing in Denali is mainly done by bus, and there are several trips to choose from. Narrated tour...
Explore Mountain Vista & Savage River
2-6 Hours · Spring/Summer

While most of Denali’s sole road is restricted just to bus traffic, anybody can drive out to Mountain Vista an...
Hike a Short Trail From the Denali Visitor Center
1-3 Hours · Winter/Spring

At 6 million acres in size, Denali is incredibly vast, and hiking is possible almost anywhere in the park. How...
Explore Denali's Winter Trails
1-12 Hours · Winter/Spring

Whether on foot, skis or snowshoes, winter is a great time for you to explore Denali! Snow starts falling as e...
Bike the Denali Park Road
1-12 Hours · Winter/Spring

Biking the Denali Park Road is a rewarding way to explore the park at a slower speed than vehicles allow. Expe...
Berry Picking in Denali
Summer/Fall

Alaska is well known for it’s amazing and abundant berries in August and September—just ask any of the grizzly...
Discover the Boreal Forest: Identify Plants While Hiking in Denali
1-4 Hours · Summer

Denali is home to a beautiful variety of plant species, from tall Aspen trees to short Moss campion. With a di...
Sightsee on a Denali Transit Bus
6-12 Hours · Summer

Summer sight-seeing in Denali is mainly done by bus, and there are several trips to choose from. Transit bus t...
Viewing Wildlife in Denali
6-12 Hours · Spring/Summer

Denali provides habitat for 39 species of mammals, 169 species of birds, 14 species of fish, and one species o...
Hiking Off Trail in Denali
2-12 Hours · Spring/Summer

Denali National Park and Preserve has very few formal trails for a park of its size, but hiking off trail offe...
Backpacking in Denali
2 Days · Winter/Spring

A backpacking trip in Denali is unlike backpacking in most other national parks. Denali is about the size of V...
Early Morning Hike to Horseshoe Lake
2-3 Hours · Spring/Summer

Horseshoe Lake is a lovely destination about 2 miles from the Denali Visitor Center. A trail loops around the...

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At a glance

Established
1917
Open
Daily open 24 hours
Price
Per Person $15
Accessibility
limited access, some areas wheelchair accessible
Address
Mile 237 Highway 3, Denali Park, AK 99755
Opening hours
Daily open 24 hours
Phone
9076839532
Price
~$15
Website
www.nps.gov

Things to know

Plan for limited access during winter months, as many roads close.
Expect long queues during peak summer season, especially for bus tours.
Dress in layers, as temperatures can vary significantly throughout the day.
Bring plenty of water and snacks, as services are limited inside the park.

Photo: NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS

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  • NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS