Point of Interest, Denali National Park
Explore Point of Interest in Denali National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Point of Interest Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Point of Interest 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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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.
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Kichatna MountainsKnown for their short, steep spires, the Kichatna Mountains are a minor mountain range.
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Yentna RiverThe Yentna River splits into east and west forks before meeting the Susitna River.
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Mount DallMt. Dall is 8,399 feet high and located southwest of Denali (Mt. McKinley).
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Surprise GlacierThis Denali glacier moves westward and forms the source of the Tonzona River.
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Yentna GlacierDenali's Yentna Glacier begins between Mount Russell and Mount Foraker.
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Kahiltna GlacierThe longest glacier in the Alaska Range, Kahiltna Glacier flows for 44 miles.
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Mount RussellAt 11,670 feet, Mt. Russell is a little more than half the size of Denali (Mt. McKinley).
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Chedotlothna GlacierChedotlothna Glacier is the source of the Swift Fork of the Kuskokwim River.
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Mount GoldieMount Goldie is a peak in the Alaska Range within Denali National Park.
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Tokosha MountainsThe treeless Tokosha Mountains rise between the Ruth Glacier and Tokositna Glacier in Denali.
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Ruth GlacierRuth Glacier plunges through the Great Gorge in descending 2,000 feet in about six miles.
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The Great GorgeThe mile wide Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier is the deepest gorge in the world.
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Mount HunterMt. Hunter is the third highest peak of the Alaska Range at 14,573 feet.
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Mount StevensMt. Stevens is 13,966 feet above sea level and named for the late Sen. Ted Stevens.
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Mount HuntingtonThe pyramid-shaped Mt. Huntington stands close to Denali (Mt. McKinley) and Mt. Hunter.
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Mount Dan BeardThe 10,082-foot Mt. Dan Beard overlooks the Don Sheldon Amphitheater of Ruth Glacier .
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Don Shelton AmphitheaterThe Don Sheldon Amphitheater is sometimes called the single most beautiful spot in Denali.
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Mount DickeyThe east face of Mt. Dickey is a mile-high sheer granite wall -- as tall as two Half Domes.
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Explorers PeakExplorers Peak, despite its romantic name, is just the 179th-highest mountain in Alaska.
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Denali State ParkDenali State Park is 325,240 acres of mostly wilderness sitting just to the east of the national park.
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McKinley RiverThe McKinley River has its source at Muldrow Glacier in the shadow of mighty Denali.
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Double MountainDouble Mountain is 5,899 feet high and located close to the Igloo Creek Campground.
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Cathedral MountainCathedral Mountain is a mere 3,238 feet high, a midget by Denali standards.
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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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Mount PendletonThe 7,605-foot Mt. Pendleton was named for topographer Thomas Percy Pendleton.
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Mount MatherMt. Mather is a 12,096-foot peak to the northeast of Denali (Mt. McKinley).
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Mount BrooksThe 11,890-foot Mt. Brooks sits at the confluence of the Muldrow, Traleika, and Brooks glaciers.
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West Fork GlacierThe West Fork Glacier originates at Anderson Pass in the Alaska Range.
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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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Muldrow GlacierAlso known as McKinley Glacier, Muldrow Glacier originates on the east side of Denali (Mt. McKinley).
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Brooks GlacierBrooks Glacier flows northeast for nine miles before merging with Muldrow Glacier.
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Eldridge GlacierEldridge Glacier is one of the largest and longest glaciers in Denali.
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Sunrise and Sunset GlaciersOften considered a pair, Sunrise and Sunset glaciers originate near Scott Peak.
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Nenana RiverVisitors to Denali cross the Nenana River just before they enter the park.
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Murie Science and Learning CenterThe heart of Denali's education and outreach programs.
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Sable PassThe area around Sable Pass is closed to visitor activities beyond the surface of Denali Park Road.
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Polychrome OverlookPolychrome Pass named for the multicolored mountains you'll see here.
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Highway PassThe highest point on the Denali Park Road, at 3,980 feet above sea level.
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Stony HillThe best place to get photos of Denali Park Road snaking off across the landscape.
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Thorofare PassThorofare Pass at mile 64.45 of the park road is a popular photo spot.
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Alaska RailroadDenali is one of a few U.S. national parks directly accessible by railroad.
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McKinley Park AirportHistoric McKinley National Park Airport has a single 3,000 foot, gravel-surfaced runway.
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Sled DogsSled dogs have helped patrol and protect Denali as long as there has been a park.
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Denali National PreserveThe Denali National Preserve encompasses 1.3 million acres, compared to 6 million acres for the national park.
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HealyHealy, Alaska is home to hotels, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, outfitters, a brewery, and more.
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TalkeetnaTalkeetna, Alaska, sits at the confluence of the Susitna, Chulitna and Talkeetna rivers.
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Stampede TrailThe Stampede Trail's tragic claim to fame is that it's the location of the bus where Christopher McCandless died in 1992.
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Teklanika Rest StopLocated near the braided Teklanika River, at mile 30.2 of the Park Road.
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Mile 9 ViewpointThis is far from the best place to view Denali (Mt. McKinley), but it is the first.
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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.
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Dog Sled KennelsThe kennels that are home to Denali's famous sled dogs are located in the Denali National Park Headquarters complex off Denali Park Road.
