Alaska Travel and Transportation

The Denali National Park is located about 240 miles north of Anchorage and 120 mile south of Fairbanks on the George Parks Highway.

 

Multiple transportation options are available from both cities; no Alaska vacation would be complete without a trip to Denali National Park.

Wild and primitive, Denali National Park encompasses about 9500 square miles (approximately 6 million acres). Though it derives its name from the native name for the tallest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley (Denali - "the high one"), it also includes Mt. Foraker at 17,400 feet and Mt. Silverthrone at 13,220 feet.

Many glaciers originate on the slope of the Alaska range, Muldrow being one of the largest, reaches close to the park road and is visible from several locations.  Glaciers are a major landscape in Alaska and are quite a sight to see.

Some 175 species of birds and 40 species of animals call Denali National Park home. Grizzly Bear, Moose, Timber Wolves, Dall Sheep and Caribou are seen frequently on our park bus as it takes you deep into the park.  With all this wildlife waiting for you, we recommend taking a camera with plenty of batteries and storage.

Camping in Denali National Park is also popular.  Many choices of campgrounds or more remote wilderness areas perfect for the adventurous backpacker looking to get away from it all.