Parks Highway to Denali

The George Parks Highway passes Wasilla, Talkeetna and Denali State Park before reaching Denali National Park and Preserve. On clear days the mountain is visible from several pull-outs. It suits visitors who want Alaska's big mountain and wildlife.

The stops

1. Start

   Anchorage

2. Town

   Wasilla

   Last big shopping stop

3. Town · Overnight

   Talkeetna

   Small town with flightseeing tours

4. Viewpoint

   Denali South Viewpoint

   Roadside Denali viewing when clear

5. Viewpoint

   Hurricane Gulch

   Rail bridge viewpoint

6. Town

   Cantwell

   Junction with the Denali Highway

7. Worth a look

   Denali Visitor Center

   Start for park buses

8. Hike

   Savage River

   Farthest point private vehicles can drive

9. Finish

   Denali National Park

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Talkeetna

  Talkeetna Camper Park

• Night 2

  Denali

  Riley Creek Campground (NPS)

When to go

Late May to mid Sep

On the road

Private vehicles can only drive to Savage River (mile 15) on the park road; the rest is by bus. Book bus seats early. Denali itself is often hidden by cloud.