News Release

Denali Opens Remaining Southern Portions of 1980 Park Additions to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities

Date: January 18, 2026
Contact: Amber Smigiel, Public Affairs Officer, 907-202-0156

The Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve has determined that there is adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in areas of the 1980 park additions that are south of the crest of the Alaska Range. Areas north of the crest were opened in December.

Riders are reminded that all lands within the former Mount McKinley National Park are permanently closed to all snowmachine use by federal regulation.

Overall, riding conditions are variable. It is the rider’s responsibility to avoid locations where damage to vegetation or soils could occur, or where vegetation is taller than the protective snow cover.

Additional information and maps with GPS coordinates for the park and preserve boundary are available on the park website at www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/snowmobiling.htm.
 

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