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728  ALASK A & HA W AI ‘ I

y Denali National Park

Alaska’s top attraction, Denali National Park encompasses
9,375 sq miles (24,281 sq km). The 20,320-ft- (6,194-m-)
high Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak,
dominates the landscape, rising 10,000 ft (3,048 m) above
the surrounding peaks. The park is home to abundant
wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and caribou, and
wildflowers explode with color across the tundra in July.
Only one road penetrates Denali, traversing varied The Alaska Railroad
landscapes that include lowlands and high mountain Many travelers opt for rail travel
passes. Several hiking trails can be enjoyed in the vicinity when it comes to visiting Denali.
of the visitor center. Other activities include sled dog
demonstrations, rafting on the Nenana River, and flight-
seeing around Mount McKinley.

Kantishna

Wonder Lake

. Wonder Lake
Near the end of the park road, Muldrow Glacier
Wonder Lake affords one of the
finest views of Mount McKinley.
Mount McKinley Eldridge Glacier

Alaska Range Lacuna Glacier Kahiltna Glacier Toksitna Glacier Ruth Glacier

Yentna Glacier

. Mount McKinley Dall Glacier Kahiltna Glacier
View of the snow-clad Mount
McKinley from Park Road, en
route to Wonder Lake. Originally
called Denali, “the Great One,” by
Athabascans, many Alaskans still 0 kilometers 20
continue to refer to Mount McKinley
by its old name. 0 miles 20

For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp744–5 and pp746–7

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