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Denali National Park and Preserve
Things to Know Before You Come
 
The Park Road

Denali National Park and Preserve has one road, simply called the Denali Park Road, and it is the main avenue for visitors to see and experience Denali.

The road is 92 miles long, and only the first 15 miles of it are paved. That paved portion, leading from the park entrance to Savage River, is open during the summer for public (non-commercial) vehicles to drive. Summer travel beyond mile 15, which is hugely recommended, is by shuttle or tour bus, or under human power. The summer season in Denali runs from late May through early September. Please note that some children will require car seats on the park buses.

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A shuttle bus pauses to view wildlife
Using a bus, visitors ride higher than in a normal car - letting you see over brush. Many eyes make for more frequent wildlife sightings, too. Also, the Park Road is a winding dirt road that travels along cliffs and through mountain passes - highly trained drivers allow you to sit back and enjoy the views while someone else does the driving.
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Mount McKinley

Did You Know?
Did you know that Mount McKinley, located within Denali National Park and Preserve, is the highest mountain on the North American continent? Measured from the 2,000 foot lowlands to its snowy summit at 20,320 feet, the mountain’s vertical relief of 18,000 feet is greater than that of Mount Everest.

Last Updated: February 06, 2012 at 16:47 MST