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Hiking Opportunities near Toklat.....

TOKLAT

 A popular destination due to shorter bus trip duration. Excellent hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities, this rest stop is located at the confluence of the east and west forks of the Toklat River, with great views of the surrounding mountains across the river.

Interpretive displays and an array of Alaska Geographic Association publications are available in the large tent located here.

Turnaround: Toklat River rest stop, Mile 53
Trip duration: 6.5 hours
Service: May 20* – September 17, 2009

* weather dependent

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A Shuttle Bus on a late August day in Denali.....

EIELSON VISITOR CENTER

The newly completed, platinum LEED certified visitor center is worthy of the 8-hour bus trip! National Park Service rangers and interactive displays provide insight and information about the park and its myriad of resources.

Ranger-led walks, talks, trails, and more are available at this stop.

Turnaround: Eielson Visitor center, Mile 66
Trip duration: 8 hours
Service: June 1 – September 17, 2009

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Near the end of the road.....Wonder Lake and Denali

WONDER LAKE

The journey to Wonder Lake offers extraordinary views of the Alaska Range and Denali (on a clear day!). The road crosses mountain passes and wetland tundra on the way to beautiful Wonder Lake.

Visitors wishing to upgrade Eielson tickets to Wonder Lake may do so at the visitor center  bus dispatch office on a space-available basis.

Mosquitoes can be plentiful during June and early July, so bring along some insect repellent or headnets. You’ll be glad you did!

Turnaround: Wonder Lake, Mile 85 (south end of the lake)
Trip duration: 11 hours
Service: June 8 – September 17, 2009

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Days gone by in Kantishna.....

KANTISHNA

Once an old gold mining town, few remnants remain of its early history. A stop at the restored Fannie Quiqley house with informative wayside exhibits reminds visitors of the rugged nature of the early settlers.

An air strip and four privately-owned businesses are the primary sights at the “end of the road.” As much of Kantishna is private property, visitors are discouraged from hiking in the area without obtaining permission ahead of time.
 

Turnaround: Kantishna Air Strip, Mile 91
Trip duration: 13 hours
Service: June 8 – September 17, 2009

All dates are weather and road condition dependent.

Don’t forget to bring along adequate cold/wet weather clothing,
and enough food and beverages to last the day.

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