Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near Denali National Park and Preserve
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Healy, Alaska
Backpack the Mt. Eielson Loop
16 mi / 2000 ft gainIf you are looking for an overnight backpacking trip in Denali National Park with spectacular views of Denali, this is a great option. There is no trail and if you happen upon one, DO NOT follow it. The best part about Denali is that there are not many trails and most of the park is designated wi...Read more -
Trapper Creek, Alaska
Backpack Kesugi Ridge
4.727.4 mi / 4650 ft gainKesugi Ridge is a 27.4 mile point-to-point trail from Little Coal Creek to Byer's Lake in Alaska's Denali State Park. To get to the trailhead from Anchorage, take the Park's Highway north to the parking area at Little Coal Creek Trailhead at milepost 163.9. The trail quickly climbs about 1,750 f...Read more