Denali State Park

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Distance from Little Coal Creek Trailhead and :
Denali National Park = 68 mi / 111 km 
Anchorage = 169 mi / 305 km
Fairbanks    = 189 mi / 305 km

Getting to Denali State Park
Between May 1 and September 30, Alaska/Yukon Trails operates scheduled daily service between Fairbanks & Anchorage via Denali State and National Parks, and all points along the Parks Highway including campgrounds & trailheads in Denali State Park such as Little Coal Creek, Troublesome Creek and Kesugi Ridge Trails. Just let the route operator know where you would like to be dropped off or picked up.

Alaska/Yukon Trails is the only company that operates daily between Fairbanks and Anchorage via Denali State Park, with connection on to Dawson City and Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.  For more information, or reservations or call toll free 800 770-7275.

Denali State Park information
Denali State Park is located along a stretch of the Parks Highway between miles 132-170 (from Anchorage). The state park offers 325,000 acres of incredibly beautiful wilderness. From many areas of the park you can get some of the most spectacular views of Mt. McKinley on land. Other peaks that are visible include Mt. Hunter, Mt. Huntington, & Mt. Dickey as are several glaciers, & the Chulitna River.

Denali State Park has over 48 miles of established trails and several campgrounds, all of which are accessible from the Parks Highway.

Lower Troublesome Creek State Recreation Site (mile 137), has 10 sites, toilets, & water.
Access to Lower Troublesome Creek Trailhead North to Byers Lake.

Denali View North Campground (mile 163), 20 sites, toilets & water.
Little Coal Creek Trailhead (mile 163). This is a 27 mile trail (43km) to Byers Lake (mile 147) via the Kesugi Ridge. The trail offers relatively easy access, incredible views & offers an excellent alternative to Denali National Park. 

For more information on hiking, camping, or exploring this area, contact any of the Alaska Public Lands Information Centers.