Taiga Trail
This short (0.9-mile) and mostly flat trail cuts through the forests around the visitor center.
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Taiga Trail Details
This short (0.9-mile) and mostly flat trail cuts through the forests around the visitor center and is primarily used to reach Horseshoe Lake. Also provides access to the Rock Creek, Mount Healy Overlook, and Roadside Trails. Average grade is 5%, but there are some steeper (15% grade) sections. Plan on 45 minutes each way.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.9 mile
Estimated time
45 min
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Taiga Trail
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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.
0.1 mi away
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.
0.1 mi away
Spruce Forest Loop Trail
This easy, quarter-mile trail begins and ends at the Denali Visitor Center.
0.1 mi away
Denali National Park
One of the most stunning and expansive wilderness areas in the world.
0.1 mi away
Morino Trail
This short spur trail off of the McKinley Station Trail leads to a historic homestead and roadhouse site.
