At the end of the Savage River Loop Trail is a large wooden footbridge that you cross to return to the parking area. From this bridge you get excellent views of the Savage River that flows down the valley created by Mount Margaret, to the west, and Healy Ridge, to the east. This is a great place to snap a few photos of this majestic vista.

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February 11, 2020

Hiking

The Savage River footbridge makes for a nice and easy round trip hike from the parking lots on Denali highway up and down along both sides of the stream. Just a few yards up the hill past the bridge the view stretches far down the almost linear valley.

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October 3, 2023

Running

This footbridge at the back of the Savage River Loop Trail offers views back down the valley and up towards the mountains towering above. The bridge crosses over the river and connects the trails on the two sides so that you can run up on one side of the river and back on the other side.

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