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Eielson Visitor CenterKnown for spectacular views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) from both inside and outside the building.
Denali
Anchored by North America’s tallest peak and sprawled across vast Alaskan wilderness, Denali National Park & Preserve delivers towering mountains, endless tundra, and world-class wildlife viewing.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Denali, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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Polychrome OverlookPolychrome Pass named for the multicolored mountains you'll see here.
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Stony HillThe best place to get photos of Denali Park Road snaking off across the landscape.
Information
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Basic Information
Open Hours and SeasonsThe main Denali Visitor Center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the summer.
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Traffic and Travel TipsThe George Parks Highway, also known as Highway 3, links Alaska's two biggest communities, Fairbanks and Anchorage.
Auto Tour
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Stony DomeHop off the shuttle bus between Highway Pass and Thorofare Pass to explore the Stony Dome area.
Hiking
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Stony DomeHop off the shuttle bus between Highway Pass and Thorofare Pass to explore the Stony Dome area.
Bicycling
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Bike PathWalkers and bikers share this 1.7-mile path running alongside Denali Park Road.
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Parks Highway Bike TrailProvides a safe and easy way for people staying at hotels in the Nenana Canyon area to bike to the park entrance.
Camping
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Stony DomeHop off the shuttle bus between Highway Pass and Thorofare Pass to explore the Stony Dome area.
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Wilderness Access CenterThe Wilderness Access Center serves as Denali's primary transportation hub.
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Riley Creek CampgroundThe largest campground in Denali, Riley Creek is also the most "civilized."
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Mt. ForakerThe 17,400-foot Mount Foraker is the third-tallest peak in North America.
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Cathedral SpiresA major feature of the Kichatna Mountains -- and sometimes synonymous with them -- are the Cathedral Spires.
Scenic View
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Highway PassThe highest point on the Denali Park Road, at 3,980 feet above sea level.
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Government HillLocated at mile 2.5 on Denali Park Road, Government Hill has a small pullout for a scenic overlook.
Picnicking
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Eielson Visitor CenterKnown for spectacular views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) from both inside and outside the building.
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Riley Creek CampgroundThe largest campground in Denali, Riley Creek is also the most "civilized."
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Wonder Lake CampgroundWonder Lake Campground offers a pretty remote camping experience.
Museum
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Eielson Visitor CenterKnown for spectacular views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) from both inside and outside the building.
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Denali Park VillageDenali Park Village is one of the largest and closest places to stay and dine when you're visiting Denali National Park.
Ranger Station
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Eielson Visitor CenterKnown for spectacular views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) from both inside and outside the building.
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Toklat River Contact StationThe Toklat River Contact Station boasts views of the famously braided river and Divide Mountain.
Wildlife Viewing
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Stony DomeHop off the shuttle bus between Highway Pass and Thorofare Pass to explore the Stony Dome area.
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Anderson PassAnderson Pass is the destination for a challenging hike into one of Denali's more remote corners.
Restrooms
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Eielson Visitor CenterKnown for spectacular views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) from both inside and outside the building.
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Wilderness Access CenterThe Wilderness Access Center serves as Denali's primary transportation hub.
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Murie Science and Learning CenterThe heart of Denali's education and outreach programs.
Parking
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Wilderness Access CenterThe Wilderness Access Center serves as Denali's primary transportation hub.
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Riley Creek MercantileRiley Creek Mercantile is the camp store for the Riley Creek Campground.
Food
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Wilderness Access CenterThe Wilderness Access Center serves as Denali's primary transportation hub.
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Riley Creek MercantileRiley Creek Mercantile is the camp store for the Riley Creek Campground.
Lodging
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Wilderness Access CenterThe Wilderness Access Center serves as Denali's primary transportation hub.
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Denali Backcountry LodgeThis all-inclusive rustic resort in Kantishna has 42 cabins with private baths.
Store
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Wilderness Access CenterThe Wilderness Access Center serves as Denali's primary transportation hub.
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Riley Creek MercantileRiley Creek Mercantile is the camp store for the Riley Creek Campground.
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Nenana CanyonNenana Canyon area -- a.k.a. "Glitter Gulch" -- is home to hotels, restaurants, shops, and bars.
Accessibility
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Eielson Visitor CenterKnown for spectacular views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) from both inside and outside the building.
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Wilderness Access CenterThe Wilderness Access Center serves as Denali's primary transportation hub.
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Riley Creek CampgroundThe largest campground in Denali, Riley Creek is also the most "civilized."
Support
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Alaska GeographicAlaska Geographic supports Alaska's parks, forests, and refuges connects people to these natural treasures.
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Denali Education CenterThe mission of the Denali Education Center is to promote understanding and appreciation of Denali National Park.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Denali
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Denali National Park
One of the most stunning and expansive wilderness areas in the world.
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McKinley Station Trail
If you're looking for that picturesque image of a train rolling though the Alaskan forest, this trail offers a great photo op.
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Spruce Forest Loop Trail
This easy, quarter-mile trail begins and ends at the Denali Visitor Center.
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Roadside Trail
This trail parallels Denali Park Road from the Denali Visitor Center to the park's emblematic sled-dog kennels and park headquarters.
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Taiga Trail
This short (0.9-mile) and mostly flat trail cuts through the forests around the visitor center.
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Alaska Railroad
Denali is one of a few U.S. national parks directly accessible by railroad.
