Leah’s Denali guidebook
Favorite Restaurants
Denali hosts a wide variety of delicious dining options!
Beautiful mountain views, live music outside on the patio, very accommodating to families with children (great kid's menu and table activities)
Karstens Public House
Beautiful mountain views, live music outside on the patio, very accommodating to families with children (great kid's menu and table activities)
The best pizza around & great beer selection in a fun setting along the Canyon's boardwalk.
15 habitants recommandent
Prospectors Pizzeria and Alehouse
238.9 Parks HwyThe best pizza around & great beer selection in a fun setting along the Canyon's boardwalk.
229 Parks Tavern features the absolute BEST food in Alaska, hands-down. Laura Cole has become famous for her dedication to locally-sourced foods including choosing AK-grown, sustainable seafood & meat options whenever possible. Definitely make a reservation and block out a good chunk of time to experience this restaurant FULLY! And GO for dessert, always ;)
229 Parks Hwy
229 Parks Highway229 Parks Tavern features the absolute BEST food in Alaska, hands-down. Laura Cole has become famous for her dedication to locally-sourced foods including choosing AK-grown, sustainable seafood & meat options whenever possible. Definitely make a reservation and block out a good chunk of time to experience this restaurant FULLY! And GO for dessert, always ;)
McKinley Creekside Cabins & Cafe
224 Parks HwyThe Black Bear
Parks HighwayLocal activities
So many things to do here, take your pick and fully customize your experience!
Enjoy a live demonstration on dog-sledding and get your puppy fix with veteran Iditarod musher, Jeff King. The show is wonderful; entertaining and informative & the staff are living the Alaska dream, such a fun place!
Husky Homestead
HickoryEnjoy a live demonstration on dog-sledding and get your puppy fix with veteran Iditarod musher, Jeff King. The show is wonderful; entertaining and informative & the staff are living the Alaska dream, such a fun place!
Experience Denali's incredible scenery from the Nenana River. Raft guides are experienced and know a great deal about the local landscape and history, cross your fingers for good weather and wildlife sightings too!
Denali Raft Adventures Inc
Mile 238 Parks HighwayExperience Denali's incredible scenery from the Nenana River. Raft guides are experienced and know a great deal about the local landscape and history, cross your fingers for good weather and wildlife sightings too!
Checkout the Wilderness Access Center for all backcountry trip permits & bus tour information. Stop by the Visitor's Center to browse their exhibits and learn more about the park and local hiking trails. The DNP Kennels also offers free sled dog demonstrations several times a day with free shuttle service to/from the Visitor Center -- it's a great show and awesome opportunity to learn about the National Park Service's exclusive Canine Rangers!
129 habitants recommandent
Denali National Park & Preserve
Parks HwyCheckout the Wilderness Access Center for all backcountry trip permits & bus tour information. Stop by the Visitor's Center to browse their exhibits and learn more about the park and local hiking trails. The DNP Kennels also offers free sled dog demonstrations several times a day with free shuttle service to/from the Visitor Center -- it's a great show and awesome opportunity to learn about the National Park Service's exclusive Canine Rangers!
Denali Visitor Center
Park RoadDenali Sled Dog Kennels
Alaska 3Locally owned and operated, great guiding and local knowledge of river courses, wildlife, topography and more. Offers trips of all lengths as well as kid-friendly options--such a fun experience for the whole family!
8 habitants recommandent
New Wave Adventures
239 Parks HwyLocally owned and operated, great guiding and local knowledge of river courses, wildlife, topography and more. Offers trips of all lengths as well as kid-friendly options--such a fun experience for the whole family!
Grocery
Three Bears Healy
248.5 Parks HwySled Dog Liquor
Mile 238.5 Parks HwyShopping
Denali Glass Studio
Mile 238.5 Parks HwyHiking
Front Country - Denali National Park and Preserve
A popular trail that descends to, and travels entirely around, a lake.
It begins with a short, steep uphill to a bench overlooking the lake. The trail then descends 250' steeply to the shore of the lake. The trail grade averages 5% with sections up to 20%.
The trailhead is located on the Denali Park Road, at Mile 1. This is where the Alaska Railroad crosses the park road, and there is a small parking lot adjacent to the trailhead. You can also park at the Denali Visitor Center (Mile 1.5 of the park road) and walk either the Bike Path or the Taiga Trail to reach the Horseshoe Lake Trail.
Horseshoe Lake Trail
Horseshoe Lake TrailFront Country - Denali National Park and Preserve
A popular trail that descends to, and travels entirely around, a lake.
It begins with a short, steep uphill to a bench overlooking the lake. The trail then descends 250' steeply to the shore of the lake. The trail grade averages 5% with sections up to 20%.
The trailhead is located on the Denali Park Road, at Mile 1. This is where the Alaska Railroad crosses the park road, and there is a small parking lot adjacent to the trailhead. You can also park at the Denali Visitor Center (Mile 1.5 of the park road) and walk either the Bike Path or the Taiga Trail to reach the Horseshoe Lake Trail.
Savage Alpine Trailhead
Mile 15 Park Road - Savage Gate
Denali National Park and Preserve
Mile 15 Park Road - Savage Gate
Distance (round-trip): 1.7 miles
Duration (round-trip): ~ 1 hour
Elevation change: Negligible. The trail rises and falls a bit, but there are no major uphill sections.
Access: Drive 15 miles along the Denali Park Road, from the entrance to Savage River. Parking is available for cars and RVs. The trail is a loop, so you'll return to the parking / day-use area when you're done.
Savage River Loop Trail
Park RoadMile 15 Park Road - Savage Gate
Distance (round-trip): 1.7 miles
Duration (round-trip): ~ 1 hour
Elevation change: Negligible. The trail rises and falls a bit, but there are no major uphill sections.
Access: Drive 15 miles along the Denali Park Road, from the entrance to Savage River. Parking is available for cars and RVs. The trail is a loop, so you'll return to the parking / day-use area when you're done.
Front Country - Denali National Park and Preserve
Distance (one-way): 2.7 miles
Duration (one-way): Around 2 hours (uphill; likely less on the return)
Elevation change: 1,700 feet gain.
This is one of the steepest trails in Denali, but rewards with great views.
From the Denali Visitor Center, hike about half a mile on the Taiga Trail, until you reach a trail junction with the start of the Mount Healy Trail. This trail is one-way, so your return is the way you came.
Mount Healy
Front Country - Denali National Park and Preserve
Distance (one-way): 2.7 miles
Duration (one-way): Around 2 hours (uphill; likely less on the return)
Elevation change: 1,700 feet gain.
This is one of the steepest trails in Denali, but rewards with great views.
From the Denali Visitor Center, hike about half a mile on the Taiga Trail, until you reach a trail junction with the start of the Mount Healy Trail. This trail is one-way, so your return is the way you came.