  
|
 |
Denali National Park Denali ATV Tours ATV Denali Tour Options ATV Denali Wilderness Adventure: Approx. 1 1/2 hour trail time. ATV Stampede Trail "Into the wild" Adventure: Approx. 3 hour trail time. ATV Midnight Sun Adventure: Approx. 1 1/2 hour trail time.
 Get ready for some adventure! Whether a novice or expert ATVer, this trip is a memorable experience in the Alaskan wilderness. Traveling along old coal mining and ATV trails, your adventure begins riding up to two breathtaking 360° overlooks that provide views of the Alaska Range, Otto Lake and the Healy Valley. Then you'll navigate down to the creek bed where you'll spend time splashing through the water (weather dependent). There are several opportunities to see wildlife throughout your ride. Tour length is about 2 1/2 hours from pick-up and drop-off. Trail Time, approximately 1 1/2 hours and 10 miles round trip. ATV Stampede Trail "Into the wild" Adventure  Go "Into the Wild" traveling far down the same rugged trail as 24-year old Chris McCandless, subject of the best-selling book and movie. This unforgettable adventure goes much farther than any other tour in the area, stopping just a couple of miles from the fast-flowing Teklanika River that prevented McCandless from returning alive. Covering about 20 miles, this tour includes a fascinating discussion of McCandless' fatal journey, numerous viewpoints of Mt. McKinley (weather permitting), opportunities to see wildlife and a memorable campfire meal.Tour length is about 4 hours from pick-up and drop-off. Trail Time, approximately 3 hours and 20 miles round trip. ATV Midnight Sun Adventure  Looking for something truly Alaskan? View the unique and memorable Midnight Sun from two breathtaking overlooks as it creates a rainbow of sunset colors. Enjoy a snack and hot chocolate before riding on back country trails and a creek bed. Total tour covers about 10 miles with 1 1/2 hours on the trails.This tour is offered June 6 - July 3 only and departs at 11:00 PM. Tour length is about 2 1/2 hours from pick-up and drop-off. Trail Time, approximately 1 1/2 hours and 10 miles round trip.
OVERVIEW
Tour Type: Scenic, ATV, 4X4 Difficulty: Moderate Comfort: Wilderness ATV Ride Prior Experience: None ATV Denali Tour Options ATV Denali Wilderness Adventure: 2 1/2 hours, approximately 1 1/2 hour trail time. ATV Stampede Trail "Into the wild" Adventure: 4 hours, approximately 3 hour trail time. ATV Midnight Sun Adventure: 2 1/2 hours, approximately 1 1/2 hour trail time.
ITINERARY
Departure location. Denali ATV buses pick up guests at Denali area hotels. The pick-up times varies a little depending on which hotel. ATV Denali Wilderness Adventure Tour length is about 2 1/2 hours from pick-up and drop-off. Trail Time, approximately 1 1/2 hours and 10 miles round trip. ATV Stampede Trail "Into the wild" Adventure Tour length is about 4 hours from pick-up and drop-off. Trail Time, approximately 3 hours and 20 miles round trip. ATV Midnight Sun Adventure This tour is offered June 6 - July 3 only and departs at 11:00 PM. Tour length is about 2 1/2 hours from pick-up and drop-off. Trail Time, approximately 1 1/2 hours and 10 miles round trip.
MAPS
Alaska Railroad Route Map, Points Of Interest RELATED LINKS AND NATURAL HISTORY Denali National Park (National Park Service) Denali National Park Weather and Forecast Rail Passenger Service Trains Denali Star -Anchorage to Denali & Fairbanks Alaska Railroad History Alaska Railroad Wiki Alaska Central Railroad Tunnel No. 1 SUGGESTED ALASKA READING LIST Discovering Denali: A Complete Reference Guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley, Alaska  by Dow ScogginsIn the Shadow of Denali: Life and Death on Alaska's Mt. McKinley  by Jonathan WatermanAlaska: A History of the 49th State  by Claus-M Naske and Herman E. SlotnickGuide to the Birds of Alaska  by Robert H. ArmstrongWild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska  by John G. S. TrelawnyComing into the Country by John McPhee Travels in Alaska by John Muir  Did You Know? Did you know that Denali or Mt. McKinley, located within Denali National Park and Preserve, is the highest mountain on the North American continent? Measured from the 2,000 foot lowlands to its snowy summit at 20,237 feet, the mountain's vertical relief of 18,000 feet is greater than that of Mount Everest.
Limitations of liability: Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request. |
Copyright 2011 Backcountry Safaris, All Rights Reserved