The Top 20 Attractions in the Alaska Range
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Alaska Range. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Alaska Range is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 24, 2025
Denali Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
The Denali National Park Visitor Center is a must stop when visiting the park. Inside of the Visitor Center itself are exhibits and a short film about the history, environment, …
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Mount Healy Overlook (end of official trail)
Highlight • Viewpoint
The official Mount Healy Overlook Trail ends about halfway up Mount Healy, not at the top of Mount Healy. This windy, exposed overlook grants you fantastic views to the south …
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Beaver Dams
Highlight • Natural
At the north end of Horseshoe Lake are a series of smaller lakes formed by multiple beaver dams. Although this is a very popular hike, you have a solid chance …
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Rocky Ridge on Savage Alpine Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
This section of the Savage Alpine trail takes you on an exposed rocky ridge high above the Denali Park Road. This exciting, challenging, but still well-traveled, portion of trail offers …
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Horseshoe Lake Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Horseshoe Lake is a beautiful, easily accessible lake where you get fantastic views and ample wildlife viewing opportunities. At this particular point you get great views down to the south …
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Western Shore of Horseshoe Lake
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
The western shore of Horseshoe Lake is particularly striking because it cuts very close to a steep, rocky slope. This section of trail along the barren hillside is very different …
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Savage River Day Use Area and shuttle stop
Highlight • Rest Area
The Savage River Day Use Area is where the popular Savage River Loop and the Savage Alpine Trails begin. There are bathrooms and picnic areas at this trailhead. Parking is …
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Wooden Footbridge
Highlight • Bridge
This footbridge takes you across a creek into the dense woods on the Mount Healy Overlook Trail. You can frequently see wildlife like foxes, beavers, and birds along its banks. You also might see a moose!
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Banks of Nenana River
Highlight • River
The furthest point of the Horseshoe Lake Trail takes you out to the banks of the Nenana River, which marks the eastern boundary of the park. Across the river you can see the town of Glitter Gulch.
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Savage River Trail (east side of river)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This easy, mostly flat trail winds alongside the Savage River, giving you great views over the water and up and down the canyon the river has carved between Mount Margaret, …
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