Denali Highway

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4.8/5 (7 reviews)
Cantwell, Alaska (Denali County)
Last Updated: 05/16/2024
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Connecting the outside world to Denali National Park for over a decade, the Denali Highway provides spectacular views of Alaska's interior. Stretching from the Wrangell-St. Elias Mountains to North America's tallest summit, Denali, at 20,310' is surrounded by the Alaska Range. This historic route is guaranteed not to disappoint. Sprawling over three different river drainages to include: Susitna, Tanana/Yukon, and Copper, this dirt road provides spectacular views and river crossings of narrow wooden-decked single-lane bridges. This route really is special with its scenery and guaranteed to carve a special place in your heart that only Alaska can fill. Several different lodges are found along the way and are worth grabbing a warm meal and friendly company along your journey. Wildlife Viewing is a common attraction along the 135-mile stretch, so keep an eager eye, and you may find some of Alaska's wildlife looking back at you!

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4.8/5 (7)
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7350
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/01/2024

The Highway was in great shape, more of it has been oiled by DOT so the rugged essence of the trail is slowly vanishing. The wild Northern Lights danced for hours overhead making for a mesmerizing evening.
Trail Review: Denali Highway - Kyle Todd
Trail Review: Denali Highway - Kyle Todd
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7350
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Visited: 05/16/2024

DOT finished plowing the snow and the road is open! :)
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7350
Seasonal Closure
Visited: 10/30/2023

Closed for the winter, come again next year, or snow machine in!
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Seasonal Closure
Visited: 11/24/2022

Closed for the season! See you next year!
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7350
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 09/14/2021

The road was in decent condition with seemingly less potholes than normal. A little too late for berry picking though.
Trail Review: Denali Highway - Kyle Todd
Trail Review: Denali Highway - Kyle Todd
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