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  • Enjoy the views aboard the Alaskan Railroad to Talkeetna or Denali National Park.
  • One approach to day hiking (and scouting longer backpacking adventures) in Denali is to follow the park road. Take a shuttle bus, get off at an interesting location, and hike from there. When you feel you've gone far enough, turn back and either wait for the next shuttle bus or walk along the road until the next bus comes.
  • Exploring the park by bicycle can be extremely rewarding as well as environmentally friendly. Consider shuttling bikes and touring gear from the visitor center to the end of the park road and then riding and camping your way 90 miles back to the park entrance. Register for campsites in advance or at the visitor center. If you prefer to backpack from a campground, leave your bike locked there. And make sure you have a backcountry permit.
  • Make noise when you are in areas of low visibility. Don't approach animals too closely. If you see a bear, don't approach within a quarter mile. Stop and wait.
  • Winter weather in the Alaska Range can change very quickly and become severe, with high winds and temperatures dropping well below zero. Park rangers stress the importance of bringing survival gear on all trips into the backcountry and informing friends or relatives of your travel plans. Remember to assess local conditions before venturing into the backcountry.

Denali National Park Travel Guide

Denali (Den-al-ee) stands alone among the national parks: It gives regular people easy access to real wilderness, with sweeping tundra vistas, abundant wildlife, and North America's tallest mountain. Other wilderness areas in Alaska may have equally inspiring scenery and even more animals, but Denali is unique because of its accessibility to visitors—and because that accessibility hasn't spoiled the natural experience, as it has at so many other parks. Read More

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Hotels

from: $199

McKinley Chalet Resort

Milepost 238 George Parks Highway
Denali, AK Map

Distance: 21.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $299

Grande Denali Lodge

238 Parks Highway
Denali National Park, AK 99755 Map

Distance: 21.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

from: $275

McKinley Village Lodge

Milepost 231 George Parks Hwy
Denali National Park, AK 99755 Map

Distance: 22.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Denali Backcountry Guides

expert favorite attraction
P.O. Box 555
Healy, Alaska 99743

Distance: 31.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: These local guides have been guiding in and around Denali National Park for years. They offer... Read More
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Junior Ranger Program

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Denali National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 9
Denali National Park, Alaska 99755-9998

Distance: 53.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Designed for families to learn about the park together, programs are organized for two different... Read More
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Murie Science and Learning Center

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Denali National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 136
Denali National Park, Alaska 99755

Distance: 53.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Murie Science and Learning Center provides innovative hands-on programs for students, teachers,... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Denali National Park & Preserve

Distance (mi.)
Anchorage International Airport 157.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Denali National Park & Preserve

Distance (mi.)
Fairbanks International Airport 103.9 map
Tanana Ralph Calhoun Airport 154.9 map
Valdez Municipal Airport 179.0 map

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Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage (ANC) $671

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