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Denali Park Road

Scenic byway · Alaska

Photo: NPS Photo / Emily Mesner · Public domain · source

Denali Park Road is a designated scenic route in Alaska.

Photo stops along the way

Wonder LakeLake
Wonder Lake16 km away · Denali Borough · 605 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Stony Overlook17 km away · Denali Borough
Scenic Viewpoint
Stony Hill Overlook17 km away · Denali Borough · 1,203 m
Mount MatherMountain Peak
Mount Mather28 km away · Denali Borough · 3,631 m
Traleika GlacierGlacier
Traleika Glacier34 km away · Denali Borough
Mount SilverthroneMountain Peak
Mount Silverthrone36 km away · Denali Borough · 3,895 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Polychrome Overlook38 km away · Denali Borough
Scenic Viewpoint
Polychrome Pass39 km away · Denali Borough
Harper GlacierGlacier
Harper Glacier44 km away · Denali Borough
Eldridge GlacierGlacier
Eldridge Glacier51 km away · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Scenic Viewpoint
Teklanika River Viewpoint55 km away · Denali Borough
Mount HuntingtonMountain Peak
Mount Huntington55 km away · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · 3,466 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.