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Denali Wilderness Hike: Explore Nature's Beauty
Hike the wilderness trails at the entrance to Denali National Park with an experienced naturalist guide on this tour. This narrated tour spends five hours hiking through boreal forest, taiga, and tundra. Geology, botany, natural and human history of Denali National park is explained in detail in the fresh air and sweeping landscape.
Hike the wilderness trails at the entrance to Denali National Park with an experienced naturalist guide on this tour. This narrated tour spends five hours hiking through boreal forest, taiga, and tundra. Geology, botany, natural and human history of Denali National park is explained in detail in the fresh air and sweeping landscape.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 231 Parks Hwy - This tour is for the more fit travelers. Participants are expected to posses the ability to hike for five continuous hours up and down the nearby mountainsides. Our daily walking tours offer a similar experience in a less strenuous manner. While still a narrated tour, the interpretive hike covers more ground, and explores the…
- 231 Parks Hwy - This tour is for the more fit travelers. Participants are expected to posses the ability to hike for five continuous hours up and down the nearby mountainsides. Our daily walking tours offer a similar experience in a less strenuous manner. While still a narrated tour, the interpretive hike covers more ground, and explores the glacier topology in depth. The extra time on the ground gives the group a chance to see the forested area near the Nenana river, the brushy but wildlife rich sub-alpine tundra, and the gorgeous views and highly adapted vegetation of the taiga.
Groups size is a maximum of 6 people. This is Alaska so bring your outdoor gear; sturdy walking shoes, water, jacket and rain gear, along with your camera and curiosity of this great land. Some of the basic equipment is available, including rain gear, water, overboots and trekking poles.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Rain gear & over boots are available
- Professional guide
- Rain gear & over boots are available
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Additional Information
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for child aged 15 and under
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for child aged 15 and under
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Maverickmagicmanm
Sep 5, 2025
Best Hike of My Life! 😁 - Alex took myself and 5 others on such a beautiful hike, remote and out of the busy tourist areas. It felt very special. This was the perfect time to go with all the changing colors right now. I was very impressed with Alex and his knowledge on so many plants, wildlife and living in Alaska. And when it came to make the trip enjoyable and we'll suited for everyone I felt he did an exceptional job pacing us and checking in. The best surprise was making it to the top and him having hot beverages for us and snacks! Such a nice treat. With only 12 days left it was such a great way to end my season working in Denali. I will absolutely be sharing my experience with guests that come to the Princess Lodge and along my travel journeys, until Denali and I meet again! Definitely do this because itll make you feel so comfortable being out with the animals and learning about Alaska its what makes its beauty SO magical! 💞 And you'll have a truly once in a lifetime experience! 💗
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Lawrence_v
Jul 31, 2025
Dragon Fly Creek - Javier was a very skilled and accommodating guide to all levels. His knowledge of the land and birds kept things interesting and moving along at a good pace. Highly recommend!
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Steven_t
Jul 18, 2025
Great walk in the park. - We had a great hike, with an individual guide. He tailored the trip to what we were looking for. He was very well schooled in the local biology.
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Theresaho942ip
May 31, 2025
Amazing experience tailored to the group - We did a 5 hour nature hike. Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable and passionate about the local plant and animal life. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot. We saw some great views and he gave us suggestions for other hikes.
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Brian_m
Aug 29, 2024
Well Worth The Money! - Our guide Courtney was amazing. Her theme for our hike was Foraging where we were introduced and able to taste many of the plants and berries the are eatable in the forest. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about how both wild animals and man use the forest "produce" as nutrition. The hike was tailored to the group's abilities/wishes and included both beautiful forest and mountain climbs. We loved this experience!
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Venkateshwarg2018
Aug 16, 2024
Fabulous trip - Courtney was absolutely the best guide ever.
She took us on a trail and spent the entire time talking about local flora and fauna. She was such an absolute pleasure to be with. She and her husband also run a dog mushing tour in the winter.
If you want an ecologically minded tour, this is it.
Highly recommended
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V1976xwrachelk
Aug 8, 2024
Amazing guide and experience - do it!!! You won’t regret it - Andy was THE BEST guide I could have imagined. I was scared when I saw how capable he and my co-guest were, but he was with me every step of the way and pushed me to things I didn’t think I could do. It was a spectacular hike and by far and away the best thing I’ve done in Denali, and I’ve seen some incredible things here. I felt really safe throughout, and Andy taught me so much on so many levels. What a great guy and guide. Thank you Andy!! From Rachel, UK
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W7554bncathyc
Jul 25, 2024
Great hike with a wonderful, knowledgable guide! - We were recently in Denali and loved our hike with Courtney, we went on a nature hike and she was extremly knowledgable about the plants, wildlife and area. We saw some breathtaking views and learned so much. It was a real treat for the four of us and will highly recommend to others.
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Kananp642
Jul 7, 2024
A walk with Grizzly! - Though the weather was not great when we were supposed to start, our guide who was well-trained ensured that we had all the equipment.
Walking in Denali Park knowingly you can see a grizzly anytime is another kind of experience coupled with the lovely mountain views gazing at you from everywhere
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Claybrizendine
Jul 16, 2022
Amazing hike up Antler's Creek, guide was phenomenal - We had planned on being on a hike with a number of people one night in July, and as it turned out, my 18 year old daughter and I were the only two that signed up, so Claire, our phenomenal guide, gave us some options. We ended up at Antler's Creek, 1000 feet up, resting and taking in breathtaking views. On the way up, she gave us more information that we expected, she spotted some wild blueberries (that were delicious), and she helped us navigate a hike that might have been a little more than we were used to but were able to love as we did it. The whole experience was awesome, and I'd hire them (and Claire specifically) again in a heartbeat.
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