We invite you to explore some of the wonderful opportunities that await you at Denali National Park and Preserve. Whether you’re here for just the day or staying for the week, Denali has many adventures to offer for all. The Alpenglow Trip Planner will provide you with a detailed overview covering most of the information you need to plan your trip and make your visit to Denali one of your most memorable vacations!
IF YOU HAVE A HALF DAY…
ATTEND one of the sled dog demonstrations or sign up for an education program at the Murie Science and Learning Center or take a shuttle bus into the park.
HIKE one of the entrance area trails near the Denali Visitor Center. Each of these trails provides opportunities for exploring the taiga (boreal forest) and observing wildlife. Go on your own or join a ranger-guided walk.
WATCH the feature film at the Denali Visitor Center or Wilderness Access Center.
RIDE the free Savage River shuttle bus to mile 15. Keep a lookout for moose, caribou, and wolves. On a clear day, Mount McKinley may be seen in the distance near mile 9.
TAKE a guided Natural History Tour of the park to Primrose Ridge.
IF YOU HAVE A FULL DAY…
TAKE a bus to Toklat or Fish Creek. As you travel the road west, you may observe wildlife or discover a place to get off the bus and take a hike.
JOIN a ranger for a Discovery Hike or guided walk. You must sign up in advance at the Denali Visitor Center for Discovery Hikes.
SIGN UP for an education program at the Murie Science and Learning Center.
TAKE a guided Tundra Wilderness Tour of the park to Toklat River.
IF YOU HAVE A FEW DAYS...
TAKE another trip into the park. Visit Wonder Lake and hike the McKinley Bar Trail, or join a Discovery Hike.
TAKE a walk departing from the Denali Visitor Center.
SIGN UP for an education program at the Murie Science and Learning Center.
PLAN your own hike. Topographical maps, guidebooks, and knowledgeable staff can assist you in planning a trip. All are available at the Backcountry Information Center.
OUTSIDE the park activities include rafting, flightseeing, and horseback riding. A list of area businesses is available at the Wilderness Access Center and the Denali Visitor Center.
VISIT Denali’s Talkeetna Ranger Station, located 150 miles south of the park entrance in the town of Talkeetna. This is a spectacular road trip that goes through Denali State Park and provides great views of Mount McKinley and the Alaska Range.
Denali Visitor Center The park's main visitor center more...
