Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 3
142 mi
Mountains, Lakes and Forests — Denali State Park
Today we plan to pass through the park, which is rightly considered one of the most important natural objects in the U.S. - Denali State Park. The area of the park is incredibly large and many areas have no road connections, so we will see only a small part of it.
21.3 mi
25 min
09:2530 min
Denali Viewpoint South
One of the main goals of this trip was originally Denali State Park, so we got here. There's a pretty little road in the park that leads inland. The first few hundred meters at the entrance we saw around the forest and mountains. The road sometimes looped, opening up the most beautiful landscapes in front of us. We even stopped at the first bridge, because the view of the outgoing river is really beautiful.
3.3 mi
10 min
13:301 hr
20,320 Alaskan Grill
The day was in full swing and we got to a small village where we decided to have lunch at a local cafe 20,320 Alaska Grill. The food here in general is familiar, the menu is no different from the classic American restaurants - sandwiches, salads, burgers, steaks, fried meat. It is worth saying that there is a good choice of desserts, among which we liked fruit slices, as well as berry pie.
16 mi
25 min
15:0045 min
Trail Head Byers Lake Loop Trail
Byers lake is remembered for its incredibly beautiful views of the wooded mountains and slopes, which are probably often seen in documentaries about the nature of these places. Bathing here is not recommended, of course, but even a short walk through the forest along the coast will be appreciated by nature lovers and beautiful plans for photographs.
16.4 mi
20 min
16:3045 min
Denali View North
The last stop in Denali State Park for us was the Denali View North observation deck. Like her southern twin, there are stationary binoculars to view the panorama of mountains and forests. A small path leads from here to the thicket, so you can go down and take a little walk among the trees and flowers.
11.5 mi
15 min
18:0030 min
Hurricane Gulch Bridge
After leaving the park, he decided to make a short stop near the Huricane Gulch Bridge. To appreciate the beauty of the views, you can drive a little further and stop by the parking lot. You can also leave the machine and walk carefully along the ravine if you wish. From there you can enjoy beautiful views not only of the forest valley and the mountain river, but also of the bridge itself on the side.
49.5 mi
1 hr
20:001 hr 30 min
McKinley Creekside Café
Having come a long way today, we stopped at a restaurant on the way and were satisfied. The cafe building is a small, cute little house. Everything inside is just as modest, but nice. American cuisine is served here: fried meat, salads, steaks, soups and many snacks like fried potatoes and onion rings.
24.3 mi
40 min
22:1010 hrs
Denali Lakeview Inn
It's been an incredibly busy and busy day. We drove through the most beautiful places of Denali State Park and are already at the entrance to Fairbanks. We have a long way to go tomorrow, too, so we should get some sleep.