Denali National Park & Preserve

National Park & Preserve Alaska
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Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Summer is typically cool and wet, with highs typically in the upper 50s to low 60s, and lows in the 40s. On occasion, summer highs reach the low 80s, though this is rare. Snow can fall any month of the year, so be prepared for chilly weather even in summer. Fall colors emerge on the alpine tundra in August and in the low valleys in early September. Winter generally starts in mid-September, with temps often getting down to -40 by January. Spring is a short season in April / May, with highs above freezing.

Address

Mile 237 Highway 3, Denali Park, AK 99755

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Astronomy Stargazing Biking Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Climbing Mountain Climbing Dog Sledding Fishing Food Flying Guided Tours Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Off-Trail Permitted Hiking Hunting and Gathering Gathering and Foraging Hunting Junior Ranger Program Skiing Cross-Country Skiing Snow Play Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Wildlife Watching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Archeology Arts Aviation Industry Mining Transportation Roads Routes and Highways Westward Expansion The Gold Rush Animals Birds Wolves Arctic Tundra Climate Change Fire Forests and Woodlands Coniferous Forests Fossils and Paleontology Dinosaur Geology Glaciers Lakes Mountains Natural Sounds Night Sky Aurora Borealis River and Riparian Scenic Views Trails Wilderness

Operating Hours

wednesday

All Day

monday

All Day

thursday

All Day

sunday

All Day

tuesday

All Day

friday

All Day

saturday

All Day

Location

Coordinates: 63.29777484, -151.0526568

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