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Horseshoe Lake Loop
Healy, Alaska
5.0
2.45 mi
/ 499 ft gain
Horseshoe Trail is located inside of Denali National Park in Alaska. This area provides a ton of lakes, open meadows, and free ranging wildlife, such as moose, grizzly bears, and caribou.
Starting at the parking lot near the railroad tracks, you follow the tracks south until you see the Horseshoe Trail sign. You will hike towards a raging river located near Horseshoe Lake, surrounded by beaver...
McKinley Station Trail
Healy, Alaska
3.56 mi
/ 495 ft gain
McKinley Station Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Denali National Park, Alaska.
McKinley Station and Morino Loop Trail
Denali Park, Alaska
1.02 mi
/ 154 ft gain
McKinley Station and Morino Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Denali National Park, Alaska.
Hike the Triple Lakes Trail
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
5.0
18.9 mi
/ 4963 ft gain
The Triple Lakes Trail is an 18.9 out and back hike, featuring three lakes and is rated as difficult. The trail is recommended for use from April to September.
You can park at the Visitor Center at Denali National Park and take the free Denali Park Village Shuttle (which runs every hour at the 30 minute mark) to the trail head off of Route 3. The trail takes you to three lakes and then up a bit...
Hike the McKinley Station Trail
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
2.9 mi
/ 459 ft gain
The McKinley Station Trail is a 2.9 mile loop, starting and ending at McKinley Station. The halfway point is the park visitor's center. This trail is perfect for families and all skill levels. The trail features beautiful wild flowers and is best used from April to August.
Jonesville Trail
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
1.07 mi
/ 184 ft gain
Jonesville Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Denali National Park, Alaska.
Taiga Loop and Horseshoe Lake Trail to Beaver Dam
Healy, Alaska
3.32 mi
/ 430 ft gain
Taiga Loop and Horseshoe Lake Trail to Beaver Dam is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Denali National Park, Alaska.
Hike the Rock Creek Trail
Healy, Alaska
4.5 mi
/ 1240 ft gain
This trail climbs above the Park Road between the Park Headquarters and the Visitor's Center. The initial 600 foot ascent of the trail rewards hikers with a gorgeous view of the river valley and of the Alaska Range on a clear day. There is a bench to rest at on the highest point of the trail. The trail is 4.5 miles out and back, and is best used from April to September.
Hike the Roadside Trail
Denali National Park and Preserve, United States
1.8 mi
/ 300 ft gain
The Roadside Trail is well maintained and commonly used as a way to get from one building to the next in Denali National Park. This trail also leads to the kennels where sled dog demonstrations occur.
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Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Denali National Park Campgrounds
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Hungry? The Morino Grill has you covered. Located next to the visitor center, it’s the only dining inside Denali National Park, an...
From $30 / night
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Denali Park Village
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There’s nothing like returning to your room to find warm beds welcoming you back from a day of adventures. Denali Lodge rooms offer...
From $246 / night
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