Savage River Loop Trail
The 2-mile loop trail starts and ends at mile 14.74 of Denali Park Road.
Plan Around Savage River Loop Trail
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Savage River Loop Trail Details
The 2-mile loop trail starts and ends at mile 14.74 of Denali Park Road, heading up one side of the river, crossing a bridge, and returning on the other side. The first half-mile of the trail is wheelchair-accessible. If you're driving and you're lucky, you'll get one of the handful of parking spaces at the trailhead; otherwise, use the free Savage River Shuttle to get here. Expect this easy hike to take about 1.5 hours to complete.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hour
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Savage River Loop Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Savage River Loop Trail
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0.1 mi away
Savage Rest Area
The Savage Rest Area is located near the Savage River and has picnic tables and rest rooms.
1.7 mi away
Savage Cabin Trail
This short spur trail close to the Savage Alpine trailhead runs mostly along the river to the Savage Cabin.
1.9 mi away
Savage Alpine Trail
Connects the Savage River area with the Savage River Campground.
1.9 mi away
Savage River Campground
Savage River Campground is located almost as far as you can drive your private vehicle into Denali National Park.
2.0 mi away
Mountain Vista Trail
This is an easy loop that begins at mile 12.4 of Denali Park Road.
