Mckinley Hill Trail
The Hill Trail is the most strenuous trail of the three we have to offer, it also has some of the most scenic overlooks. This trail does have a steep incline at the beginning. Leave from the front door of the lodge. Turn to the left, and go clockwise on the lodge road. Take the path up the hill to the "Moose" overlook, here a view of the Alaska Range and Mt. McKinley is possible. Moose vary widely and are observed from the river bottoms to Curry Ridge browsing for food. Continue up the hill to the path leading to the "Grizzly Bear" overlook. Here, you will find a higher and more impressive view of the mountains and the Chulitna River. From the "Winged" overlook you will have a good view of the lodge complex and the mountains. One hundred and thirty one birds have been identified in a number of locations, and the Tokositna River lowland (10 miles west of the lodge) provides very important habitat for nesting and fledging. This area also provides sites for several active bald eagle nests. The trail comes to an end as you walk down the opposite side of the hill where you will reach the road going to the lodge. Turn right and follow the road to the lodge. The total distance of this trail is one and one-fifth miles (1.7 kilometers).
