Denali Viewpoint South – Parks Highway Alaska

GPS Coordinates:

Denali Viewpoint South: 62.59257, -150.23902

Trail Map

Driving Directions

The Trail:

Note: The viewpoint is closed in the winter months.

Every time I drive the George Parks Highway to Anchorage I stop at the Denali Viewpoint South.  In my opinion, this viewpoint offers one of the best and dramatic views of Denali.  On a clear day the view is absolutely amazing and worth a stop every time.

Seeing all 20,310 feet of Denali is a special experience.  I visited once last summer when there was a bus load of about 50 people getting off to see the viewpoint.  It was the busiest I have seen it but it was interesting to witness that people were quiet and even whispering.

This viewpoint is part of the Alaska State Parks system and has camping/RV sites, restrooms and picnic tables.

The walk from the parking lot to the lower viewpoint is less than a hundred feet and is all on concrete.

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From the viewpoint you can see the Chulitna River, Mt. Foraker, Mt. Hunter, Mt. Denali, Moose’s Tooth and more!

If you want to get an even better view of the Chulitna River and Denali, hike the short trail to your right.

Not many people hike up to the upper viewpoint so you may have it all to yourself.

Personal Thoughts:

Make the stop and visit this viewpoint!  On a clear day, you would be crazy to skip over this stop.