Mount Mckinley Map
Denali or MacKinley is another gigantic mountain that has a height of about 20,310 feet above sea level and this make it to be the tallest mountain in North America. This magnificent mountain is situated in the Alaska Range within the interior of Alaska and this mountain define the Denali National Park and Preserve as it is a central point of focus for climbers, hikers, and tourists.
The Majesty of Denali
The name ‘Denali’, meaning ‘The Great One’ is Native Koyukon in origin, and describes the character of the mountain appropriately. This mountain is risen steep from the surrounding region and because the territory is still and uninhabited, the climbers can not help but meet with great difficulties. The peak of Denali has been measured to be 20,310 feet, but because of its proximity to the Arctic Circle the climate there is extremely severe to inhabit adding to the mystery.
Climbing Denali
It is a big feat within the realm of mountaineering to climb Denali. The West Buttress Route is the most commonly used in climbing due mainly to the fact that it is relatively easier than most of the other routes. However, the climb is not to be taken lightly because it is a technical climb stretching over several days with crevasses, steep slopes and high altitude weather to deal with.
Denali National Park
Located in Alaska, Denali National Park and Preserve occupies an area of more than six million acres, thus hosting many different biomes including taiga or boreal forest, tundra or Arctic, and mountain. Wildlife found in the park includes Grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and wolves among others are also found in the park. The visitors can check the park through tour, trail and camping but with an added bonus of watching Denali and other natural sceneries.
How to Get There
Denali National Park is conveniently located and gets its name from the park highway that links Anchorage and Fairbanks. The easiest access to the park is in the vicinity of the small settlement of Healy. From here, one can use shuttle buses to the inside of the park as the use of personal cars within the park is limited at some points for conservation reasons.