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Denali National Park
Denali National Park features North America’s tallest peak: the massive, 20,000+ foot mountain that gives the park its name. Once known as Mount McKinley, Denali ranks among the world’s seven summits as the tallest mountain on the continent. Expeditions can last as long as 20 days with success rates hovering around 50%. But you don’t need to be a master alpinist to explore this Alaskan park. The best hikes in Denali National Park give you grand views of the central summit, and of the meadows, glaciers and creeks that encircle it. Hike the Kesugi Ridge trail if you want a challenge or stick with Mount Wright if you can only spare a day.
Do Denali Right
Deepest Denali is big, bold, and sublime—for those willing to pay the price of admission.
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Denali National Park: Savage River Loop
On a tight travel schedule? Sample Denali on a rugged 3.8-mile loop to a rocky playground of Dall sheep and panoramas of North America's tallest peak.
Denali National Park: Healy Overlook
Enjoy fabulous views of the highest peaks in the Alaska Range (Mounts McKinley, Deborah, Hess, and Hayes) on this 6-mile round-trip.
Denali National Park: Mount McKinley
Sample the perils of North America's tallest peak in this Q&A with mountain guide Mike Haugen. Plus, downloadable GPS coordinates and photos.
Denali National Park: The Castle via Bison Gulch
Don't be fooled by the low mileage: This challenging trek to a cluster of rock spires climbs nearly 4,000 feet in 3 miles, passing wildlife and breathtaking views across Denali National Park.
Denali National Park: Mount Eielson Loop
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.
Denali National Park: Mount Wright
This 4.7-mile out-and-back climbs to the expansive, 4,275-foot summit of Mount Wright for endless views of the Alaska Range and Denali National Park.
Denali National Park: Anderson Pass
As every student of wilderness knows, Denali’s rewards—raw Alaska, awe-inspiring wildlife, soul-quieting solitude—are commensurate with the challenges. Get them all on a 31.8-mile crown-jewel trip that climbs to Anderson Pass, the only nontechnical path across the Alaska Range.
Life List Trips in Denali National Park
From the highest point on the continent to world-class views deep in the Alaska Range, this bundle serves up a variety of trips in Denali National Park.
Life List: Kesugi Ridge Trail, AK
Get a Denali-size adventure with Lower 48 effort.
Rip & Go: Mt. Eielson Loop
Explore pure wilderness on this two-day circuit in the Alaska Range.
The Unlikeliest Mountaineer: Online Slideshow & Exclusive Post-Climb Blogs
After tackling Mt. McKinley, Sibusiso Vilane & writer Steve Howe foraged in Talkeetna, hitchhiked the Alaskan highways, and met a grizzly in Denali.
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Backpack Denali National Park
Hike with grizzlies in this remote northern corner of Alaska's greatest park.