The Ultimate Denali Adventure

Stretch your legs as you peer down at the expansive braided Teklanika River below. In the early morning light, the landscape takes on a spectacular glow.

The gorgeous kaleidoscope of colors formed by volcanic rock is at the end of the a spindly, curvy section. Watch for grizzlies, moose and caribou below!

The road drops back down to 3,000 feet here as it crosses the Toklat River. Glacial rivers converge in a sediment-rich braided stream that opens into a broad U-shaped valley.

The view is incredible—you're only 33 miles from the summit of Denali! Take a short walk through the high alpine vegetation, where each plant and flower that grows is miniature and mighty, or head into the Visitor’s Center to learn more.

Let your mind drift back to a time when this small settlement was alive with energy a century ago. A brief but vibrant gold rush helped spark the creation of Mt. McKinley National Park. After a hearty lunch at the Denali Backcountry Lodge, you can set out on whichever adventure inspires you from our selection of options. The choice is entirely yours!