Kantishna Hills
The Kantishna Hills were the center of the Denali gold rush.
Plan Around Kantishna Hills
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Kantishna Hills Details
The Kantishna Hills were the center of the Denali gold rush and are home to the town of Kantishna within the national park. The tundra-covered hills can be accessed by hikers from the Kantishna area, which has multiple old mining roads that are now used as hiking trails. Hiking the hills affords spectacular views of the Alaska Range, and you'll also come across many historic artifacts related to the gold rush and mining. This part of Denali is vast, so hikers should plan a trip of a week or longer to explore.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kantishna Hills
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Toklat River Contact Station
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Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive is one of a number of old mining roads that now see much more foot traffic than automobiles.
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Skyline Lodge
Skyline Lodge doubles as the operational base for Kantishna Air Taxi.
