When does the Denali Park Road bus tour start?
The summer bus tours begin as early as May 20th, and a 7-hour half-day tour will take you for the first 53 miles of the road. Full-day 13-hour bus tours covering the entire 92 miles of Denali Park Road begin June 8th. Bus trips into the park generally start at the Denali Bus Depot.
Where is the Denali Park Road in Alaska?
The park road runs generally east and west, over four high mountain passes, all just under 4000 feet elevation, between Igloo at Mile 33 and Eielson at Mile 66.
Where to see the first view of Denali?
The dense spruce forest opens up here, giving you the first view of Denali, as it is called in the native Athabaskan language (formerly Mt. McKinley). The mountain is roughly 72 miles away and you’re only seeing the top 8, 000 feet or so.
How long is the road from Kantishna to Denali?
Remember, there is no guarantee. But even if the only wildlife you see is a ground squirrel, the scenery alone is worth the trip. It’s 92 miles and about 5 hours from the park entrance to Kantishna, the end of the Park Road.
The park road runs generally east and west, over four high mountain passes, all just under 4000 feet elevation, between Igloo at Mile 33 and Eielson at Mile 66.
The summer bus tours begin as early as May 20th, and a 7-hour half-day tour will take you for the first 53 miles of the road. Full-day 13-hour bus tours covering the entire 92 miles of Denali Park Road begin June 8th. Bus trips into the park generally start at the Denali Bus Depot.
The dense spruce forest opens up here, giving you the first view of Denali, as it is called in the native Athabaskan language (formerly Mt. McKinley). The mountain is roughly 72 miles away and you’re only seeing the top 8, 000 feet or so.
Remember, there is no guarantee. But even if the only wildlife you see is a ground squirrel, the scenery alone is worth the trip. It’s 92 miles and about 5 hours from the park entrance to Kantishna, the end of the Park Road.