About
Length (round trip)4.8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain1,700 ft up
Typical time3 hr 15 min
TrailheadDenali Visitor Center
SurfaceForest dirt then rocky alpine slope
Best seasonLate May to mid-September. Outside that the park road is closed beyond Mile 3 and daylight is short.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🦌 Wildlife

A steep climb from the visitor centre to an alpine overlook above the Nenana River valley.

Tips
The one big climb you can do without a shuttle ticket. On a clear day Denali itself is visible from the top, though it hides four days in five. Marmots and pika on the upper slopes.
Location

Denali Visitor Center

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