Alaska Railroad
Denali Star Train
Scenic Alaska rail journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks in one day.
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Alaska Railroad · Guided hike day trip
Explore Denali Hikes
Guided day hike in Denali National Park, from $99
Alaska Railroad runs Explore Denali Hikes, a one-day guided hiking excursion that starts and ends in Denali National Park. The evidence describes two named routes: an easy 3.5-mile loop along the Nenana River Trail to a new wayside and trailhead, and a moderate 2.4-mile round trip climbing 500 feet to three alpine lakes, with views of the Nenana River and Yanert Valley. The description also mentions a third, more strenuous option not detailed elsewhere in the evidence. Hotel pickup, a guide, and National Park Service entrance fees are included, making this a straightforward add-on for travelers who want a guided walk rather than a full backcountry trek.
What to know before you look closer
- This is a hiking excursion, not a train ride; nothing in the evidence describes a rail component as part of this specific package.
- The tour description mentions a third, more strenuous hike option beyond the two named routes, but it is not detailed anywhere in the evidence, so confirm which hike you are booking before you go.
Included
- Pick-up at many Denali area hotels
- Guided hiking
- National Park Service entrance fees
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included in this trip?
- No. The evidence for this package describes a guided hike with hotel pickup, a guide, and National Park Service entrance fees; it does not mention a train ride.
- Is the hike guided or independent?
- It is guided. The package includes guided hiking.
- How much walking is involved?
- You choose between an easy 3.5-mile loop on the Nenana River Trail and a moderate 2.4-mile round trip with 500 feet of elevation gain to three alpine lakes. The operator's description also mentions a third, more strenuous route that is not detailed in the evidence.
- What is included in the price?
- Pick-up at many Denali-area hotels, a guide for the hike, and National Park Service entrance fees.
- When does this hike run?
- The Nenana River Trail Hike runs June 1 to August 31, 2026. The Triple Lakes Hike is available from June 1 through September 2026, though the evidence does not give an exact end date.
