About this page
An earlier version of this page contained outdated 2026 Denali Park Road planning advice (including the incorrect claim that Toklat River is at Mile 53 and that the road might fully reopen in 2026). We have replaced it with a pointer to our current pillar guide so travelers planning a 2026 or 2027 trip see only accurate information.
What we corrected
- Toklat River is at mile 43, not mile 53. It is the westernmost point any 2026 transit bus reaches.
- Kantishna is at mile 92, not mile 89. It is not reachable by road in 2026 — access is fly-in only this season.
- The Pretty Rocks bridge was completed in September 2026, and bus and vehicle access past mile 43 returns for the 2027 season. NPS publishes the 2027 bus dates, and how far the buses run, on nps.gov/dena.
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For the current Denali Park Road planning guide, please visit our 2026/2027 Denali Park Road guide. For a custom itinerary built around the current closure, plan your trip with Alaska Road Trip.
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