About
Length (round trip)1.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain1,000 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadEielson Visitor Center, park road Mile 66
SurfaceSteep tundra and scree
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 brutally steep thousand-foot climb from Eielson to a ridge directly facing Denali.

Tips
Check the road status before planning this one - the Denali Park Road has been closed at Mile 43 since the 2021 Pretty Rocks landslide and access beyond depends on the repair project. When open, this is the finest Denali view a day hiker can reach.
Location

Eielson Visitor Center, park road Mile 66

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.