Byers Lake
A peaceful lake in Denali State Park with a loop trail and canoeing, where Denali's peaks are reflected in the water on calm days.
Byers Lake lies about 147 miles along the Parks Highway and is one of the main visitor areas of Denali State Park. It has campgrounds, cabins, and a boat launch. The loop trail around the lake is about 7 km long, easy to walk, and passes waterfalls and lakeside viewpoints. You can rent a kayak or bring your own boat. A memorial park honoring Alaska's veterans sits by the lake. It is about 1 hour 15 minutes from Talkeetna. Watch for bears, and expect plenty of mosquitoes in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Denali Viewpoint South
- K'esugi Ridge Trail
- Hurricane Turn Train
- Talkeetna Historic District
- Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
- Talkeetna Riverfront Park
- Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
- Talkeetna River Jet Boat Tours