Travel Reference
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Denali Details
Location
379 km /237 mi north of Anchorage
192 km /120 mi south of Fairbanks
Getting there
Road:
The George Parks Hwy is open year-round.
Train:
In summer there is train service from Anchorage and Fairbanks
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Bus:
In summer there are many companies offering bus service to the park.
Weather
Weather from May to September is cool, wet, windy and it can even snow.
Summer temperatures range from 1-25°C / 35-75°F
Winter temperatures routinely drop to -40°F/C
Come prepared with rain gear as well as cold weather clothing, sturdy footwear, and a hat.
Open / Closing Dates
The park is open all year, but road access into the park is cut off once the snow starts flying
in September - exact date determined by Mother Nature. Once the road is closed, access is
via skis, snowshoes or dog sled. Snow conditions determine exactly when the park re-opens
in May, but there is a cool blog on the Denali website where you can follow the parks staff
as they plough the road open day by day
The staff post photos every day as well as notes on the challenges they are encountering, like
avalanches, ice fields, animals and so on.
Camping
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