Hiking, Denali National Park
Explore Hiking in Denali National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Denali National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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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.
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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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Polychrome OverlookPolychrome Pass named for the multicolored mountains you'll see here.
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Thorofare PassThorofare Pass at mile 64.45 of the park road is a popular photo spot.
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Horseshoe Lake TrailThis 3.2-mile trail runs from near the park entrance to Horseshoe Lake.
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Bike PathWalkers and bikers share this 1.7-mile path running alongside Denali Park Road.
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Jonesville TrailA connection between Riley Creek Campground and the Nenana Canyon business district just outside the park.
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McKinley Station TrailIf 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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Meadow View TrailThe Rock Creek and Roadside trails run roughly parallel: the narrow Meadow View Trail connects the two.
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Morino TrailThis short spur trail off of the McKinley Station Trail leads to a historic homestead and roadhouse site.
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Mount Healy Overlook TrailThis is probably the most strenuous hike in the park entrance area.
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Murie Science and Learning Center TrailThis short gravel trail connects the Murie Science and Learning Center with other trails.
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Roadside TrailThis 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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Rock Creek TrailThis forested trail has occasional steep sections along its 2.4-mile route.
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Spruce Forest Loop TrailThis easy, quarter-mile trail begins and ends at the Denali Visitor Center.
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Taiga TrailThis short (0.9-mile) and mostly flat trail cuts through the forests around the visitor center.
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Triple Lakes TrailMost of the trails in the entrance area are pretty easy: this isn't one of them.
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Tundra Loop TrailSet out from the Eielson Visitor Center for a 0.3-mile walk through the park's alpine tundra.
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Thorofare Ridge TrailThis short but steep trail climbs the Thorofare Ridge for outstanding views of Denali (Mt. McKinley).
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McKinley Bar TrailYour biggest challenge on this trail may be mosquitos, not terrain, if you hike during the summer.
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Mountain Vista TrailThis is an easy loop that begins at mile 12.4 of Denali Park Road.
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Savage Alpine TrailConnects the Savage River area with the Savage River Campground.
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Savage Cabin TrailThis short spur trail close to the Savage Alpine trailhead runs mostly along the river to the Savage Cabin.
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Savage River Loop TrailThe 2-mile loop trail starts and ends at mile 14.74 of 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.
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Skyline DriveSkyline Drive is one of a number of old mining roads that now see much more foot traffic than automobiles.
