Savage Cabin Trail
This short spur trail close to the Savage Alpine trailhead runs mostly along the river to the Savage Cabin.
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Savage Cabin Trail Details
This short spur trail close to the Savage Alpine trailhead runs mostly along the river to the Savage Cabin, built in 1924 as the cook's cabin for Savage Camp, Denali's first tourist camp. There are interpretive panels along the 0.8-mile gravel trail that discuss this and other local history; you may also run into groups taking the Denali Natural History Tour, which includes a hike on this trail.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.8 mile
Estimated time
30 min
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Savage Cabin Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Savage Cabin Trail
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0.2 mi away
Savage Alpine Trail
Connects the Savage River area with the Savage River Campground.
0.2 mi away
Savage River Campground
Savage River Campground is located almost as far as you can drive your private vehicle into Denali National Park.
0.3 mi away
Mountain Vista Rest Area
Picnic tables are located at the Mountain Vista rest stop.
0.4 mi away
Mountain Vista Trail
This is an easy loop that begins at mile 12.4 of Denali Park Road.
1.7 mi away
Savage Rest Area
The Savage Rest Area is located near the Savage River and has picnic tables and rest rooms.
