McKinley River, Brook in Denali National Park, Alaska, US
The McKinley River stretches 58 miles from Muldrow Glacier through tundra landscapes before joining Birch Creek to form the Kantishna River.
The river received its name in 1905 from A.H. Brooks and holds traditional names such as Henteeth No' Tl'o among Indigenous communities.
The waterway forms part of central Alaska's natural system, where fishing events and community gatherings strengthen local connections to the environment.
Access to McKinley River requires careful planning and preparation, as visitors need to navigate through Denali National Park's varying terrain conditions.
The river drops 2,471 feet in elevation from its source at Muldrow Glacier to its confluence point with Birch Creek.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 63.87679,-151.56093
Latest update: October 29, 2025 18:35
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Muldrow Glacier
88.4 km
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94.7 km
Upper Toklat River Cabin No. 24
84.7 km
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91.5 km
Foraker Glacier
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Wedge Peak
91.4 km
Mount McKinley National Park Road Historic District
85.1 km
Fannie Quigley House
46.9 km
East Buttress
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Eielson Visitor Center
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Denali Park Road
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