Denali Park Road
The only road into Denali National Park. Most of it can only be traveled by park bus, and the highlights include grizzly bears, caribou, moose and Denali, North America's highest peak.
Denali Park Road is the only road in Denali National Park. It runs west from the park entrance to Kantishna, a total of 92 miles (148 km). The first 15 miles are paved and the rest is gravel. To protect wildlife, private vehicles may only drive as far as Savage River (mile 15). Beyond that, you must ride the park's tour buses or shuttle buses. Highlights along the route: the Savage River loop trail, the Teklanika River, Sable Pass (where grizzly bears are often seen), the Polychrome Pass lookout (with cliffside sections), the Toklat River, the Eielson Visitor Center (on clear days you can see Denali's 6,190 m summit head-on), as well as Wonder Lake and the end point at Kantishna. Note: since 2021, a landslide at Pretty Rocks near mile 45 has closed the road. Buses only go as far as the East Fork River area, and Eielson and Wonder Lake cannot be reached until the new bridge is completed. Check the latest NPS announcements before setting out. Bus seats must be reserved in advance on the official website. Bring food and warm clothing. Keep your distance from wildlife, and stay at least 300 m away from grizzly bears.