8 days in Denali National Park and Preserve Itinerary

The 2.43 million hectares (6 million acres) of Denali National Park include low taiga forest, high-alpine tundra, and snowcapped mountains, all of which lead up to Mt.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Denali National Park and Preserve: Talkeetna (Alaskan War Veterans Memorial & Byers Lake) and Denali State Park (in Trapper Creek). Spend the 29th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Mc Kinley Park Rd. Spend the 1st (Thu) exploring at Wonder Lake. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Denali, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt. Healy Overlook Trail, see Off-Road Tours, and take a memorable drive along Denali Highway.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Denali National Park and Preserve trip maker tool.

In September, daily temperatures in Denali National Park and Preserve can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 40°F.