Rock Creek

At mile 3.25 of the Denali Park Road you'll cross Rock Creek.

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Rock Creek Details

At mile 3.25 of the Denali Park Road you'll cross Rock Creek, which is edged by the popular Rock Creek Trail. Park rangers occasionally lead guided interpretive hikes along the creek.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rock Creek

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Rock Creek Trail

This forested trail has occasional steep sections along its 2.4-mile route.

0.1 mi away

Denali Park Headquarters

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.