Rock Creek Trail
This forested trail has occasional steep sections along its 2.4-mile route.
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Rock Creek Trail Details
This forested trail has occasional steep sections along its 2.4-mile route. Elevation gain is 400 feet as it runs generally uphill from east to west, with a maximum grade of 15%. The hike will take about 1.5 hours each way. Trailhead is off the Taiga Trail, which in turn connects to park headquarters, the sled dog kennels, and the visitor center. A popular mid-length hiking option is to create a loop by combining the Rock Creek and Roadside trails.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.4 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rock Creek Trail
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Rock Creek
At mile 3.25 of the Denali Park Road you'll cross Rock Creek.
0.3 mi away
Sled Dogs
Sled dogs have helped patrol and protect Denali as long as there has been a park.
0.3 mi away
Dog Sled Kennels
The kennels that are home to Denali's famous sled dogs are located in the Denali National Park Headquarters complex off Denali Park Road.
0.7 mi away
Meadow View Trail
The Rock Creek and Roadside trails run roughly parallel: the narrow Meadow View Trail connects the two.
