From the Little Coal Creek trailhead, there's a tough climb of more than 2,000 feet in the first four miles to access the ridgeline and the high point of this trail system. Once you reach the ridge, you'll be rewarded with gently undulating terrain, spectacular views, and occasional alpine tarns.

Experience this 30.1-mile point-to-point trail near Talkeetna, Alaska. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 15 h 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of …

standing views of Denali and n. eople hike from north to south because of less total ele-vation gain. Hikers can start from the Little Coal Creek Trailhead and finish at the Ermine Hill Trailhead, Byers Lake Campground, or Upper Troublesome Creek Trailhead (See …

The trail basically runs along the side of Kesugi Mountain which makes it a primo location to view North America's largest mountain. Now I want to warn you upfront. Due to the weather conditions Denali creates in itself, you only have a 30% chance of …

Updated January 2025, K’esugi Ridge Hike in Denali State Park, Alaska was originally published in May 2022. If you’re looking for an epic multi-day hike that offers stunning views of North America’s tallest peak then a trek along K’esugi Ridge …

Kesugi Ridge is a challenging but doable multi-day hike with beautiful views of Denali--see our guide for its various access trails.

Kesugi Ridge Trail is a through hike in Denali State Park, Alaska, United States. Under favorable conditions visitors can see Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. [1] The trail is 22 miles (35 km) long, but does not connect directly to a roadway.

Hike Kesugi Ridge Trail and Curry Ridge for spectacular views of the Alaska Range in Denali State Park.

With spectacular views of Denali and the Alaska Range, Kesugi Ridge is considered one of the best hikes in all Alaska. The trail starts from the Little Coal Creek Parking lot, and slowly heads uphill out of the surrounding forest.

If you are looking for a life-changing hike that combines all the beauty of Alaska with world-class views of Denali, Kesugi Ridge is the place to be. The second day, we planned to hike 10 miles. We walked along a ridge bordered by fields of wild blueberries, small lakes, and lush tundra, all in the shadows of the Alaska Range and Denali.