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Denali National Park and Preserve

4.4
Wildlife Areas · Mountains · River Rafting & Tubing
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. McKinley--the highest peak in North America, at 6,194 m (20,320 ft). This great expanse of land, which is larger than the state of Massachusetts, is home to some of the largest animal species in the U.S., including grizzly bears, moose, and caribou. Wolves roam the park, and birders delight in spotting golden eagles, ptarmigan, gray jays, and the occasional migratory bald eagle. Many visitors choose to sightsee via the park's bus service, while more adventurous visitors explore more deeply by hiking, biking, mountaineering, and fishing. Use our United States travel planning app to plan your trip to Denali National Park and Preserve and other destinations in United States.
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    Popular things to do in Denali National Park and Preserve

    Denali ©
    Mountain
    Denali
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Husky Homestead ©
    Wildlife Area
    Husky Homestead
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    River Rafting / Tubing
    River Rafting & Tubing
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Denali National Park and Preserve

    Dog Gone It
    Farm
    Dog Gone It
    Cantwell
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    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Wonder Lake ©
    Water Body
    Wonder Lake
    4.1
    Duration: 8 hours
    Mt. Healy Overlook Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Mt. Healy Overlook Trail
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Horseshoe Lake Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Horseshoe Lake Trail
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in Denali National Park and Preserve

    Mc Kinley Park Rd ©
    Wildlife Area
    Mc Kinley Park Rd
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours
    Dog Sledding Tours at EarthSong Lodge
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Dog Sledding Tours at EarthSong Lodge
    Healy
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Savage River Loop Trail
    Wildlife Area
    Savage River Loop Trail
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Denali Fly Fishing Guides ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Denali Fly Fishing Guides
    Cantwell
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours

    Side trips from Denali National Park and Preserve

    Denali Highway
    Scenic Drive
    Denali Highway
    Alaska
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Hurricane Turn ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Hurricane Turn
    Talkeetna
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Byers Lake ©
    Water Body
    Byers Lake
    Talkeetna
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Denali State Park ©
    State Park
    Denali State Park
    Trapper Creek
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Trails in Denali National Park and Preserve

    Savage Alpine Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Savage Alpine Trail
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Triple Lakes Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Triple Lakes Trail
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Rock Creek Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Rock Creek Trail
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Tours in Denali National Park and Preserve

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    Helicopter Tour
    Helicopter Tours
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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