Best trails in Denali National Park

This is a beautiful and scenic trail that showcases a still and peaceful lake. The trail begins across the train tracks which run perpendicular to Park Rd. There is compact car parking next to the train tracks, or you can walk from the visitors center. The trail is highly trafficked and has great signage. Keep an eye out for birds and wildlife.

This trail is a steep climb, but the payoff is definitely worth it. The trail gets progressively steeper and narrower as you climb to the overlook. You start to get some really beautiful views about 3/4 of the way up and the overlook at the top gives sweeping views of the surrounding landscape and Denali Park Valley. Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way.

The more strenuous Savage Alpine Trail runs more than four miles, and connects the Savage River area with Savage River Campground. Use the Savage River Shuttle to travel back to your starting point if you need to pick up a car, or use it to return to the park entrance if you have no vehicle; or, you can walk about two miles along the park road to make this route a loop.

This valley was carved by glaciers over 2 million years ago. You will begin by hiking upstream with the Savage River running through the middle. After crossing the bridge you can walk up to a nice viewpoint before hiking downstream back to the start. You can reach this trail by bus in the summertime, or by private car every time of the year except for winter.

This beautiful and scenic trail showcases the still and peaceful Horseshoe Lake. The trail begins across the train tracks, which run perpendicular to Park Rd. There is compact car parking next to the train tracks, or you can walk from the visitor center. The trail is highly trafficked, well-maintained, and features great signage, boardwalks, and log steps. Keep an eye out for birds and wildlife.

This trail features a gradual and steady climb the entire way across rolling hills with sweeping views of the valley and surrounding mountains.

This route features a beautiful walk in the woods with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. There is a cool suspension bridge that leads over the river and to the Riley Creek Campground.

This direction of the Triple Lakes Trail runs from a trailhead near the visitor center south to a point along AK Route 3 along the Nenana River. This is the longest-established trail in Denali National Park. The trail passes a few lakes and has views of the river valley. Since this is point-to-point, you will need to set a shuttle or arrange a ride to get back to the start point. This route can also be done from south to north.

This route wanders through a beautiful forest and leads to the Denali Kennels, which are fun to visit to pet the pups and hear a brief talk about the dogs. Enjoy beautiful mountain vistas along this trail. You can return to the start point either by retracing your steps on this trail, taking the park shuttle, or hiking back on the Roadside Trail.

This is a nice walk with historical photos and information. Best of all, Denali is completely visible on clear days. According to wheelchairtraveling.com: The Savage River Area is an hour into the park and has a trail and restrooms that are wheelchair accessible. The gravel pathway is manageable with some assistance. Accessibility: This trail is likely accessible with assistance for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers or visitors may need to avoid the steeper...