Οι καλύτερες διαδρομές και πεζοπορίες Denali State Park

This lake is absolutely gorgeous, and very popular in the summer, with non-motorized watercraft for rent, a loop trail all the way around the lake, and a massive campground just steps away. The west end is the nicest for walking (and everything else); the east end of the lake gets quite marshy. And, please be aware that summer brings hordes of mosquitoes, and bear sightings are extremely common here in most seasons.

I think this might be the largest campground in Denali State Park. It's no secret that you can pick lots of berries here in the fall, and it's just a quick walk from the nearby lake. However, it's also no secret that the marshy ground in this area makes the campground and neighboring lake VERY buggy (think hordes of mosquitoes) in the summer. Bear sightings are also extremely common here in almost every season, because they like berries — and Byers Lake — too.

This stretch of trail doesn't seem to be on the official trail maps, but it's well-used as a part of the Curry Ridge hike, completing a nice hike at the eastern end of the official trail. The views alternate between peeks at the nearby lake and expansive views across the Chulitna River Valley. If the weather is clear enough, you may see Denali looming on the other side of the valley.

This pretty little lake doesn't have a name — at least, not an official one — but it's a key feature on the Curry Ridge Trail. You can follow an obvious footpath down to the edge of the water, or just enjoy the view from a knobby overlook point on the main trail. During the summer a pair of loons usually nests here; listen for their lonely, mournful cries and "laughter" drifting over the water.

From here you can start the Curry Ridge Trail, a relatively mild trek (by Alaska standards, anyway) that offers some great views of Denali in the distance, and a visit to a pleasant, unnamed backcountry lake that is home to loons in the summer. As of 2024 this trail is newly connected to the famous Kesugi Ridge Trail, too, but some portions of that connector still require real routefinding. They'll be filled in by hard-working trail crews soon.

The Little Coal Creek is the northernmost access trail for the 29-mile Kesugi Ridge Trail, one of Alaska's most stunningly beautiful thru-hikes. But this trail also makes a fine day hike in its own right, and once you break out of treeline the views are nothing short of spectacular. The high point of the ridge ascent makes a good turnaround point, before the trail turns south and descends toward a boulder-hopping creek crossing. If you want to do the entire Kesugi Ridge thru-hike, be prepared for sudden and sometimes violent stormy weather on the exposed ridge. You'll need to set up a vehicle shuttle too, or do an Internet search for shuttle services; they are sometimes available.

This beautiful lake is located in Denali State Park and can be reached by taking the Kesugi Ridge Trail. It is possible to bivouac in tents on its shores.

Along the Kesugi Ridge Trail, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the white peaks of Denali Park. A wonderful trail, to be undertaken at least once in a lifetime.