mile 210/km 337.9 Cantwell 2 miles west of the Parks Hwy.
Population 160.
Denali Wilderness Safaris presents Jet Boat Excitement 2007. Travel through 20 miles of the Nenana River Valley, including several stretches of mild class two and three rapids bordering the National Park. Visit a 1909 miners’ cabin that is still in use, check out a Beaver dam and an old fashioned Bear trap. Then continue up river in search of wildlife, fun and excitement in the comfort, warmth and safety of our enclosed Jet Boats with the occasional 360 degree boat spin to add to your fun. 907-768-2550 www.denaliparkadventures.com
mile 210.5/km 338.8 Chevron, gas and oil products.
mile 211.5/km 340.4 Parking.
mile 213.8/km 344 Parking.
mile 215.5/km 346.8 1/4 mile road leads to parking by Nenana River. Easy turn around for larger vehicles.
mile 215.9/km 347.4 Nenana River.
mile 216.5/km 348.4 Parking.
mile 218.5/km 351.6 Parking.
mile 219.9/km 353.9 Parking at south end of bridge.
mile 220.5/km 354.9 Large parking area.
mile 222.2/km 357.6 Parking.
mile 224/km 360.5 Carlo Creek.
mile 229/km 368.5Denali Cabins 907-683-2643 or toll free 1-888-818-1992. The cosy fully furnished cabins are an excellent place to stay while enjoying Denali Park. After a busy day rafting or just watching the wildlife, relax in the hot tub.
mile 229.7/km 369.7 Parking.
mile 231/km 371.7Denali Grizzly Bear Cabins and Campgrounds. 907-583-2696.
mile 231/km 371.8 Denali River Cabins 907-683-2500; 1-800-230-7275. Beautiful log cabins on the banks of the Nenana River. Standard or deluxe cabins available. Restaurant & bar.
mile 231.3/km 372.2 Nenana River. Denali National Park Boundary.
mile 234.1/km 376.7 Parking area, scenic view.
mile 237.2/km 381.7 Riley Creek.
mile 237.3/km 381.9 Denali National Park and Preserve Entrance.
mile 238/km 383 Nenana River Bridge The 5 miles of road through Nenana Canyon cost approximately $8 million.
mile 238.2/km 383.2 Kingfisher Creek.
mile 240.1/km 386.4 Iceworm Gulch.
mile 240.2/km 286.5 Hornet Creek.
mile 240.4/km 386.9 Parking.
mile 240.6/km 387 Denali Outdoor Center Mile 238.5 Parks Hwy. Box 170 Denali Park, AK 99755; 907-683-1925
or 1-888-303-1925. Rafting, mountain
bike tours and kayaks!
Denali’s adventure company with 2-hour and 4-hour excursions
daily. Whitewater and scenic river trips, guided tours, rentals
and instruction for all ages and abilities. Professional, experienced
and friendly staff. Discounts for AK residents, military, groups
and children. Dry suits for all river runners. Free local shuttles.
mile 241/km 387.8 Parking.
mile 241.2/km 388.2 Fox Creek, parking.
mile 242.2/km 389.8 Dragonfly Creek.
mile 243/km 391 Moody Bridge spans Windy Canyon on the Nenana River. Winds have been clocked as high as 120 mph. It is 174 feet to the canyon floor, parking at south end of bridge.
mile 243.8/km 392.3 Bridge over Bison Gulch, small parking area at north end of bridge.
mile 244/km 392.6 Parking.
mile 244.6/km 393.6 Antler Creek.
mile 245.1/km 394.4 Denali RV Park & Motel offers bargain prices on 15 clean rooms—Rooms with two beds from $89, room with one bed $84. Family unit with kitchen and four beds $139 for four people. Satellite TV, Wireless Internet, Gift Shop, Mile 245.1, Eight miles north of park entrance. 907-683-1500, 1-800-478-1501.
mile 246.9/km 397.3 Parking.
mile 248.5/km 400 McKinley Campground.
mile 248.6/km 400.1 Parking.
mile 248.8/km 400.4Healy. Healy is at Mile 248 Parks Highway. It is home to the states only
commercial coal mine.
Founded in 1943, Usibelli Coal Mine has a work force of about 95
employees and operates year-round. Usibelli coal is among the lowest
sulfur coal produced in the world. Other environmental benefits
include low nitrogen content, high calcium content and excellent
performance characteristics in equipment designed to clean flue-gas
emission.
For over 60 years UCM’s success in a harsh climate and remote
location can be attributed to innovation in its operations. State-of-the-art
equipment and modern methods have maximized efficiency. Currently,
an average of 1.3 million tons of coal is produced annually, supplying
six Interior Alaska's power plants and also shipping coal to South
Korea and Chile through the Port of Seward.
Totem Inn is just 11 scenic miles North of the Denali Park entrance. 907-683-6500.Deluxe rooms at reasonable prices.Restaurant is open from 7am to 10 pm daily. The lounge is open from 4pm to midnight. Wi-fi, laundry, coffee in rooms, microwave. Handicap rooms.
mile 249.5/km 401.5 Keith's Healy
Service Tesoro gas and oil products.
mile 249.6/km 401.6 Motel Nord Haven, Mile 249.5 Parks
Highway, 907-683-4500 or toll free 1-800-683-4501. A 28-room hotel,
with all rooms having private baths, queen beds, TV’s and phones.
Free Wireless DSL. A nonsmoking establishment, that offers rollaway
beds and cribs for no extra charge. Pack lunches available for $10.
mile 249.8/km 402 Dry Creek.
mile 251.3/km 404.4 Small parking area.
mile 252.5/km 406.3 Panguingue Creek.
mile 259.4/km 417.5 Parking; Rex Dome is to the northeast, Walker and Jumbo domes to the east. Liberty Bell mining area lies between the peaks and highway.
mile 264.5/km 425.6 Parking.
mile 269/km 432.9 Rest Area. Sheltered picnic table, firepits, toilets. Steep road leads to June Creek and lower parking area. There is limited turnaround space for large RV's.
