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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Roadside Trail Details
This very accessible (but all uphill on the way into the park, from east to west) trail parallels Denali Park Road from the Denali Visitor Center to the park's emblematic sled-dog kennels and the park headquarters complex. The hike along the gravel-paved trail is 1.8 miles and takes about an hour each way, with grades of up to 15% and 350 feet of total elevation gain.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.8 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Roadside Trail
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Spruce Forest Loop Trail
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Denali National Park
One of the most stunning and expansive wilderness areas in the world.
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Morino Trail
This short spur trail off of the McKinley Station Trail leads to a historic homestead and roadhouse site.
