Trail Information

Even in the populated areas around the park entrance you may find moose and bears. As you hike, be alert and make a lot of noise so that you do not inadvertently surprise these animals. If you encounter a grizzly bear, DO NOT RUN! Identify yourself to the bear by waving your arms over your head and speaking in a low, calm voice. Click here for more detailed guidelines. If you encounter a moose, do not approach it. RUN if a moose charges you.

What to Wear: Be prepared for hiking in cool, wet, and windy weather. Wear sturdy shoes with firm ankle support, thick socks, and warm, layered clothing.

What to Bring:

• Water/Snacks
• Sunglasses/Sunscreen
• Warm Hat/Rain Gear
• Field Guides/Binoculars
• Insect Repellent
• Camera

• Taiga Loop Trail
  Begins and ends at the Denali Park Hotel parking lot.
  Length: 1.3 mile loop
  Elevation Change: 150 feet
  Time: 1 hour round trip
  
• Morino Loop Trail
  Begins and ends at the Denali Park Hotel parking lot.
  Length: 1.3 mile loop
  Elevation Change: 100 feet
  Time: 1 hour round trip
  

• Rock Creek Trail
  Connects the Denali Park Hotel to Park Headquarters.
  Length: 2.3 miles one way
  Elevation Change: 400 feet
  Time: 2 hours one way
• Roadside Trail
  Connects the Denali Park Hotel to Park Headquarters.
  Length: 1.8 miles one way
  Elevation Change: 300 feet
  Time: 1 hour one way
• Horseshoe Lake Trail
  Begins at mile 0.9 on the park road near the railroad track crossing.
  Length: 1.5 miles round trip
  Elevation Change: 200 feet
  Time: 1 hour round trip
  

• Mount Healy Overlook
  Begins and ends at the Denali Park Hotel parking lot. Take the Taiga Loop Trail
  for .3 miles and look for the Mount Healy Overlook trailhead after crossing the
  second service road.
  Length: 5 miles round trip
  Elevation Change: 1,700 feet
  Time: 3 to 4 hours round trip
  

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