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Stony Overlook is located at mile marker 62 on Denali Park Road. It is pointed directly at both peaks of Denali and is a popular stop for most buses passing through the area. You can see from the base of the mountain to the summit from this overlook, really showing off just how massive this peak is.

The northeast summit of Mount Healy is far less traveled than the southeast summit located on the Mount Healy Overlook Trail in the park. This side of the mountain is steep, rocky, and usually super windy. Only mountain runners with route finding and steep mountain running experience should seek to tackle this trail. That being said, this trail offers a real Alaskan mountain-running experience with the promise of solitude the further up the mountain you climb.

Stony Overlook is located at mile marker 62 on Denali Park Road. It is pointed directly at both peaks of Denali and is a popular stop for most buses passing through the area. This is a great turnaround spot for a road run.

Blueberry Hill Trail is a short ~mile long trail that offers a cool view of Wonder Lake. Mount Denali towers in the background on a clear day, too.

The trail up Tanalian Mountain climbs quickly and steeply up to 3,960 feet. It overlooks Lake Clark National Park and a lot of the surrounding mountains, glaciers, and lakes. This is a tough run that is primarily a power-hike during the uphill. Coming down can be slick but offers a real Alaskan mountain running experience.

The summit of 3,960-foot (1,207 m) Tanalian Mountain is a beautiful — and challenging — destination for a day hike. Please remember that weather changes quickly here; park rangers advise that you should always be prepared with rain gear, even on seemingly clear days. Once you pass the trail junction with the Tanalian Falls trail, you may find yourself wading through an overgrown trail — but don't despair. As you start clearing the treeline, you'll enjoy ever-more-impressive views over the surrounding area.

The views from the remote Wonder Lake are an iconic part of Denali National Park. From Wonder Lake you can see the expanse of the of the Alaska Range with exceptionally great views of Denali. On clear, calm days, the mountains are reflected on the large lake; this vista is the photographers dream! Although this area is much wetter than other parts of the park and can be buggy, it is still well worth the long bus ride there. You also have opportunities to see many animals including waterfowl at the lake. The Wonder Lake Campground is a popular and equally scenic place to stay not far from this overlook.

The Eielson Alpine Trail ends when you summit the Thorofare Ridge, a rocky exposed ridge high above the Denali Park Road. On a clear day from this vantage point you get phenomenal views of Denali, the highest peak in North America, as well as the surrounding peaks and valley below. This stunning spot is a great place to enjoy the views in an amazing high alpine environment after the relatively short, but steep hike from the Eielson Visitor Center.