mile 210/km 337.9 Cantwell 2 miles west of the Parks Hwy.
Population 160.
Denali Wilderness Safaris
Denali Wilderness Safaris is an exciting fun filled adventure that includes a scenic jet boat ride along the still wild Nenana River. Watch for wildlife along the way as you jet to a remote wilderness camp in the Brushcana Creek Valley. Once there visit with Alaskans that make their living and raise their families in the wilderness near Denali. Your hosts are woodsmen, trappers, hunters and boatmen showing off their Alaska with pride. They share stories, tales and a few tricks about mining, prospecting, trapping and hunting that make their lives different and yet, the same as most that come to visit. They also will share a welcome snack at the camp, show and talk about furs and teach you to pan for gold like you’re life depended on it. The jet boat is a US CG inspected twin engine vessel with large windows for viewing and is heated and enclosed for your safety and comfort. No minimum age but children under 12 must wear a provided lifejacket on the boat call 907-768-2550 for reservations and a 15% discount.
Dog Ride and Wilderness Living Adventure This fun filled adventure provides an up close look into many aspects of wilderness living. View live caribou that are and have been so important to the Denali area. Visit with Alaskans that make their living and raise their families in the wilderness. Then end your trip with the power and excitement of riding a sled dog pulled cart in full view of Mt. McKinley (weather permitting) before returning to your hotel. 907-768-2883 for reservations and a 15% discount.
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 368.5 Denali Cabins. One of the Denali area's
best values! Located at Mile 229 of the George Parks Highway, just
south of the park entrance, these cabins offer visitors a convenient
base for Denali explorations. Complimentary shuttles are available
from the Denali Railroad Depot. Each of the cabins has a private
bath. Soaking in the outdoor hot tubs is a highlight. PO Box 229,
Denali Park, AK 99755; 1-888-560-2489.
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 238.9 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 one bed $69. Two bed rooms and a family unit with kitchen and four beds for four people is also available. 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. Open 24 hours. Tesoro gas, diesel, oil & propane. Convenience store, a deli, espresso and ATM machine. Internet cafe. 11 miles north of the Denali National Park. Large parking lot with easy RV parking. 907-683-2408
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.
