Denali National Park and Preserve sits in the interior of Alaska, in the United States, and is home to Mount Denali, the tallest peak in North America. The park is reached by Denali Park Road, which runs through its vast landscape and is the main way visitors move between its areas. It is known also as Denali National Park.
The park covers more than 6 million acres of Alaskan wilderness. Much of it is wild and open, so a visit tends to be measured in long views, wide valleys and a sense of distance rather than in a list of single sights.
What a visit offers
- Wildlife viewing, which the park is known for, with the chance to see animals in their natural surroundings.
- Mountain scenery, centred on Mount Denali, which rises above the surrounding landscape.
- Mountaineering, for visitors who come to climb, which the park also supports.
Planning your trip
Because the park is so large and its roads and terrain are remote, it helps to plan ahead and to think about how much of it you want to explore. For questions about visiting, you can call the park at +1-907-683-9532.
Whether you come for the wildlife, the mountain or the open wilderness, Denali offers a Alaskan landscape that feels expansive and unhurried, and it is well worth considering if such a setting appeals to you.
