Near Bike Path
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Near Bike Path
Entrance of Horseshoe Lake Trailhead, looking back towards railroad tracks
Near Bike Path
An Alaskan Dawn in Denali National Park. with permission from walkaboutwest *No Commercial Use

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Hike Trail

Bike Path

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A broad multi-use thoroughfare between the entrance and the visitor center.
1.7
mi
Distance
174
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Dogs AllowedFamily FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.7mi
Distance
174ft
Elevation Gain
22ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,759ft
High Point
1,591ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
As it parallels the Denali Park Road, this broad gravel path ushers visitors from the park's entrance to the visitor center. It's also one of a very few trails that is open to leashed dogs and bikers so expect plenty of company in either direction.

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Contributors
Eric Ashley