NWA-Guided Hikes
Ox Bow Trail
Hiking level: Easy to moderate
This well-traveled graded flat path is the best option for travelers with young children or folks looking for a less strenuous hike. High above the Nenana River, this 2-mile hike contours the west banks of the river so you can watch rafters brave the 36-degree rapids. Besides the river views, there are panorama vistas of Mt. Fellows, Sugarloaf Mountain and Mt. Healy as you weave through the spruce, aspen and birch forest. Halfway through the hike, you’ll reach a gravel bar where you can test the temperatures of the river … if you dare. Trip Time: 6:15pm / Hiking Time: 2 hours / Level: Easy / Distance: 2 miles / Elevation Gain: 300 feet
Triple Lakes Trail
Hiking level: Easy to moderate
This out-and-back hike on a graded path offers spectacular views of the Nenana River and the glacially carved Yanert Valley. At least 50 varieties of Denali’s wildflowers speckle the hillsides from purple pasque in the early season to fireweed later in the summer and delicious wild edible berries in the fall. After a gradual climb for 2 miles, the first alpine lake comes into view, and makes for a great turnaround snack break. With any luck, the resident beavers will be out for a swim. Two more alpine lakes await with a little more effort of uphill and miles. Trip Times: 8am & 2pm / Hiking Time 3.5 hours / Level: Easy/Moderate / Distance: 4-7 miles (Depending on group) / Elevation Gain: 800-1250 feet
Rock Creek Trail
Hiking level: Moderate to strenuous
Often the reward to a hard hike is the view, but what about seeing sled dogs halfway through a hike? As the only national park with a working sled dog kennel, Denali harnesses the 100-year history of the Alaskan husky rangers who patrol and haul supplies in the winter, and enjoy pets from visitors in the summer. You can visit the kennel by taking the human-powered route on this quiet 5-mile invigorating loop trail via Rock Creek and Roadside trails through the boreal forest. Trip Time: 8am & 2 pm / Hiking Time: 3-4 hours / Level: Moderate /Strenuous / Distance: 5 miles round trip / Elevation Gain: 950 feet
Three exciting guided hikes from our friends at New Wave Adventures. $125pp
Oxbow Hike: 6:15pm / 2 hours / Easy / 2 miles / Elevation Gain: 300 feet
Triole Lakes: 8am & 2pm / 3.5 hours / Easy-Moderate / 4-7 miles / Elevation Gain: 800-1250 feet
Rock Creek Trail: 8am & 2 pm / 3-4 hours / Level: Moderate-Strenuous / 5 miles round trip / Elevation Gain: 950 feet
Pick up tour at the New Wave Adventure Office in the canyon.
Day Hike Gear List:
- GEAR: Day pack, water bottle/bladder, water filter, trail map, compass, hiking poles (optional) gaters, bear spray/bear horn.
- CLOTHING: underwear (quick dry), hiking socks, hiking boots/trail shoes, hiking pants (quick dry), moisture wicking shirt, fleece layer, rain jacket, rain pants.
- SUN PROTECTION: Sun hat, sunglasses, UV buff, chap stick, sunscreen
- OTHER OPTIONAL ITEMS: Camera, first-aid kit,
A 1% rezgo convenience fee is added to all tour reservations
Cancellation Policy: free of charge up to 72 hrs prior to tour departure, payment collected 48 hrs prior to tour. In the event that a trip is cancelled due to passenger minimums or weather, a full refund will be issued. Tours operate rain or shine and seldom cancel for rainy weather. So don't let the weather dictate what you do, only what you wear!