Near Curry Ridge Trail
On Curry Ridge looking down on the Chulitna River and out to Denali Peak
Near Curry Ridge Trail
This is on the switchbacks looking down trail.
Near Curry Ridge Trail
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Curry Ridge Trail

4.6 (5 Ratings)
An out-and-back with non-stop Denali views.
2.9
mi
Distance
995
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingDogs AllowedFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.94mi
Distance
995ft
Elevation Gain
13ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,898ft
High Point
917ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail begins at the K'esugi Ken Campground. The trail is well maintained and is lined with gravel for the first half of the hike. The entire trail is wide enough that it makes it easy to pass those moving slower on busy days. The switchbacks help make the trail easy enough that my kids, ranging from 5-10, had no issue getting to the top without much complaint. We also had our dog and it was nice that the trail was full of small stream crossings that she could jump in to cool down. Plenty of amazing wildflowers lined the trail to the top. We weren't lucky enough to get glimpses of moose on the trail, but they are certainly around as many have reported seeing them as well as the occasional bear. The best part about the trail was the incredible views of Denali that you got just about the entire hike. Once to the top of the ridge, there is a small lake in a depression of the ridge. One way is the view of Denali and the other a clearing with a lake. This is a great place to hike and camp for the night.

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Contributors
Cameron Reitmeier