About
Denali is the highest peak in North America, rising to 20,310 feet within Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, United States. It is also known by its former name, Mount McKinley, and it stands as the centrepiece of Alaska's wilderness.
What a visit looks like
The mountain is best understood as part of a larger landscape. The park protects a wide expanse of tundra, river valleys and boreal forest, and the peak dominates the skyline for much of the journey through it. Visitors come for the views, for quiet and open country, and for the chance to see a mountain that few places in North America can match for scale.
Denali is also a premier destination for mountaineers. Climbing it is a serious undertaking that demands experience, planning and respect for the weather, so most visitors will admire the peak from below rather than attempt the ascent themselves.
Planning your trip
- Setting: Denali National Park and Preserve, in the interior of Alaska.
- Who it suits: wilderness lovers, photographers, and experienced climbers.
- Contact: +1-907-683-9532.
Because the park is remote, it is worth arranging your transport and accommodation in advance. The surrounding area of Alaska offers wild rivers, forests and other mountain ranges, so a visit to Denali can fit comfortably into a longer trip through the state.
Whether you come to climb or simply to look up at the mountain, Denali rewards a slow visit and a clear day.