2023年8月16日 · Horseshoe Lake Trail. Access: The trailhead is about half a mile from the visitor center. Reach it via the Taiga Trail or the Bike Path. Highlights: The trail starts with an overlook of a pretty lake. It descends rapidly to the lake, where you have a decent chance of seeing moose, beavers or waterfowl.

2025年2月3日 · Horseshoe Lake Trail: A popular trail that descends to, and travels entirely around, a lake. The surface is five feet wide, with uneven soil with rocks and roots. It begins with a short, steep uphill to a bench overlooking the lake. The trail then descends 250' steeply to the shore of the lake. The trail grade averages 5% with sections up to 20%.

2017年3月16日 · Enjoy this 2.1-mile loop trail near Denali National Park, Alaska. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

2021年7月13日 · Lucky visitors might spot a beaver in Horseshoe Lake. There are three ways to access the Horseshoe Lake Trail. The first is located at Mile 1 of the Denali Park Road, where the Alaska Railroad crosses the Park Road. This is the shortest and most direct route.

2024年12月16日 · For a quick trip with maximum payoff, Horseshoe Lake Trail is one of the most popular Denali day hikes to explore. It’s a short descent into a valley that opens up to a crystal-clear, horseshoe-shaped lake. This trail is easy, making it …

2021年8月26日 · Named after its shape, Horseshoe Lake can be reached from the Horseshoe Lake Trail. This trail is a short and easy hike that first takes you to an aerial overlook of the lake and then down to its shoreline, where you circle around the lake.

4 天之前 · Experience this 3.2-mile loop trail near Denali National Park, Alaska. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

2018年8月17日 · Experience this 0.9-mile loop trail near Denali National Park, Alaska. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

2021年9月15日 · If you are looking for a short, easy hike, we recommend the Horseshoe Lake Trail, the Savage River Loop, the Tundra Loop at Eielson, or the McKinley Station Trail near the Visitor Center. Best Hikes in Denali to Escape the Crowds. If you want to leave the crowds behind, the Triple Lakes Hike is a nice hike at the front of the park.

Horseshoe Lake Trail (1:32) This popular trail attracts lots of folks, so don’t expect to be the only hiker. It’s still worth the trip. The trail begins at Mile 0.9 on the park road near the railroad tracks. You’ll walk on a developed trail down to the lake.