An ideal tour for active travelers looking for an adventuresome morning excursion, this four-hour trek heads into the mountains bordering Denali National Park. The views are worth it on this strenuous hike.
The views are worth it.
The morning kicks off with convenient hotel pickups. After a chat to discover the group's interests, your guide will settle on the best trail for the trip. In some cases "trail" is a loose definition. You may get the chance to hike well off trail as you ascend through forests to brushy tundra above tree line.
Your guide talks and encourages questions along the way, providing an ongoing narration: Flora, fauna, land features, and natural history. It all enriches your experience hiking on the north side of the Alaska Range. The morning's trek wraps up with a return trip to the Denali train depot and local area hotels.
Hiking location varies based on current conditions and the interests of the group. The hike is sometimes off trail and rarely flat, so the trip is best for active travelers. This is a small group tour with no more than eight guests per guide. Total tour time is four hours, with a little over three hours hiking.
If you're looking for a slightly longer hike, or one in the afternoon, check out the five-hour Denali Interpretive Hike.
Guests should wear comfortable synthetic clothes and hiking shoes. Bring rain gear, an extra warm layer, water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and bug spray. Don't forget a camera and binoculars.
This is a strenuous hiking excursion. Guests must be able to walk on uneven ground for up to four consecutive hours with an average elevation gain of 1200-1800 feet.
The four-hour Denali Interpretive Hike picks up and drops off guests at most hotels in the Denali Park area.
Here are the rates and operating dates for this product. Remember, we have a lowest price guarantee for nearly everything we sell.
There is no child rate for this service, and children must be at least 15 years old to participate.
| Dates | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/25 (Su) to 9/16/25 (Tu)5/11/25 (Su) to 9/16/25 (Tu) | Adult: $150.00 | Child: $150.00 |
| The rates above are subject to change without notice. | ||
Departure times and locations are listed below. Click on a link for an interactive map.
| Depart | Location |
|---|---|
| Depart: 7:05 AM | Location: Denali Cabins |
| Depart: 7:10 AM | Location: Denali Grizzly Bear Resort |
| Depart: 7:10 AM | Location: Denali Park Village Lodge |
| Depart: 7:30 AM | Location: Denali Bluffs Hotel |
| Depart: 7:30 AM | Location: Denali Princess Lodge |
| Depart: 7:30 AM | Location: Grande Denali Lodge |
| Depart: 7:30 AM | Location: McKinley Chalet Resort |
Select a departure below to see current availability. If your desired date is sold out (red) we will do our best to find an alternative, but we may not be able to accommodate your request.
"Our guide was absolutely amazing. She was attentive to the needs of the group and she taught us so much. It was a highlight of our trip."
~Leslie from New York~
