Things To Do

 

Known around the world for its amazing scenery and wildlife, Denali is a place of excitement, inspiration, and exploration for travelers.

Open year-round, activities at all levels of difficulty and exertion can be found. Most visitors come in summer, when access by bus into the park becomes possible as winter ice and snow lose their grip on the land. The hardy few that come in winter can expect solace, tranquility, and the challenges of extreme weather.

There is just one road in Denali, and activities can be grouped into things on (or near) that road, or farther away.

 

Activities Near or On the Park Road

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  The Mountain

  Where to See and Photograph Denali

  Get tips on where to photograph and see Denali, the tallest mountain in North America, as well as how to photograph wildlife and wilderness.

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  Explore a trail or go off-trail

  Take a Hike!

  Discover trails in Denali, or learn about hiking off-trail in the wilderness.

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  Explore a trail or go off-trail

  Hike with a Ranger

  Whether you join an adventurous, off-trail "Discovery Hike," or one of our trail walks or campground talks, let us be your guide to Denali.

 

Adventures Away From the Park Road

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  Citizen Science

  Join the Denali Alpine Wildlife Project

  Help scientists study alpine wildlife by taking photos of pika, marmots, Dall sheep, and Arctic ground squirrels!

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  Step-by-Step Planning

  How to Backpack in Denali

  In six million acres of wilderness, you'll find campsites from the sublime to the subtle. Learn how to explore the backcountry of Denali.

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  Plan a Denali or Foraker Expedition

  Mountaineering

  Plan an expedition to the top of North America! Find registration instructions, FAQs, mountaineering history, and more.