Hike of the Day: Mount Eielson in Denali National Park

This 14.6-mile hike in Denali National Park circles Mount Eielson and features scenic creek crossings and jaw-dropping views of the Alaska Range.

Updated December 3, 2024 03:31PM

Assistant map editor Kim Phillips scouted this 14.6-mile loop in Denali National Park last July. She returned with beautiful photos and detailed GPS info for this challenging off-trail route for anyone to download. Zoom in on the map, see the elevation profile, and read more details at backpacker.com/hikes/479100.

Hike more. Kris Wagner, map editor