Reflection Pond is a small body of water near Wonder Lake. Because it is smaller than the neighboring lake, when it is calm and the waters are still there are fewer ripples in it making for an iconic spot to see and photograph the reflection of Denali. You can get to Reflection Pond either via the Kantishna-bound bus or Wonder Lake-bound bus. If you choose the Wonder Lake bus, you then must walk up the Denali Park Road to reach the pond.

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December 6, 2016

Hiking

Famous for the photos with the reflection of Mount Denali, the lake is deep inside the park and worth a trip even if clouds cover the mountain as usual.

Matthew

October 3, 2023

Running

The Reflection Pond is a famously photographed lake within Denali National Park. You can run to it on the park roads, and it is especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset.

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