Near Original Trail up K'esugi Ken Curry Ridge Trail
On Curry Ridge looking down on the Chulitna River and out to Denali Peak
Near Original Trail up K'esugi Ken Curry Ridge Trail
This is the view from the big rock outlook at the top of the trail of Denali.
Near Original Trail up K'esugi Ken Curry Ridge Trail
This is on the switchbacks looking down trail.
Near Original Trail up K'esugi Ken Curry Ridge Trail
This is where you can choose to go left or right

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Original Trail up K'esugi Ken Curry Ridge Trail

5.0 (3 Ratings)
This is the tradition route up the trail keeping left at the fork (shortest way up).
6.3
mi
Distance
1,049
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
6.29mi
Distance
1,049ft
Elevation Gain
1,049ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,914ft
High Point
906ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back

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