Mom's Polychrome Picnic Loop

Starting from the Park Road, take a minute to visually scout the area for grizzly bears before following the nearby stream bed south through classic Alaskan tundra. Upon reaching a spot where the streambed broadens into a wide delta, look to your right (west) for a small stream leaving the area. Head toward the stream and continue to follow it for a little over a mile until it crosses back onto Park Road. At this point, simply break out a snack and some water and wait for the bus to return. Busses generally pass every half-hour, with some exceptions. For an in-depth guide to the Denali bus schedules, click here.This content was contributed by author Ike Waits. For a comprehensive hiking guide to Denali National Park and to see more by Ike, click here.