Denali Highway, Historic travel route in Alaska, United States.
The Denali Highway stretches 135 miles between Paxson and Cantwell, combining paved sections with gravel roads through mountain landscapes.
From 1957 to 1972, this route served as the main access to Denali National Park before the Parks Highway construction.
The Tangle Lakes Archaeological District near mile marker 16 contains over 500 sites documenting human activities spanning 10,000 years.
The road remains closed from October through mid-May, and most rental car companies restrict vehicle use on this highway.
Four lodges positioned along the route provide services: Tangle River Inn, Maclaren River Lodge, Alpine Creek Lodge, and Clearwater Mountain Lodge.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 63.10501,-147.51463
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:24
Alaska presents natural sites in remote areas distant from urban centers. These locations display the geological diversity of the state: glaciers, volcanoes, dunes, hot springs and waterfalls. Visitors discover historical mining sites, indigenous cultural locations and museums. The region enables encounters with brown bears, whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Magic Bus
112.7 km
Mount Hayes
69.8 km
Denali State Park
131.8 km
Mount Deborah
60.9 km
Castner Glacier
100.7 km
Mount McKinley National Park Headquarters District
99.6 km
Gulkana Glacier
103.9 km
Dry Creek Archeological Site
116.5 km
Talkeetna River
115.4 km
Cantwell Glacier
103.8 km
Susitna River Bridge
116.6 km
Susitna Glacier
65.5 km
Eldridge Glacier
131.9 km
Igloo Creek Cabin No. 25
117.5 km
Riley Creek Ranger Cabin No. 20
89.4 km
Mount Margaret
116.9 km
Sanctuary River Cabin No. 31
119.4 km
Ewe Creek Ranger Cabin No. 8
119.5 km
Upper Windy Creek Ranger Cabin No. 7
84.2 km
Upper East Fork Cabin No. 29
123.9 km
Lower Windy Creek Ranger Cabin No. 15
76.9 km
Maclaren River
44.1 km
Canwell Glacier
106.4 km
Nenana Glacier
48.7 km
Yanert Glacier
56.2 km
Denali Visitor Center
98.7 km
Riley Creek Campground
98 km
Polychrome Overlook
125.2 kmReviews
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