Mt. Healy Overlook Trail, Alaska, United States

5Michaela D 5:00 PM Apr 3, 2020

The Switchbacks are Worth It
This is a relatively steep hike with mostly switchbacks going all the way up. Despite the incline the hike itself is not too strenuous and has a nice clear trail. The view at the top is amazing. We experienced literally every type of weather from when we left our car to when we got back down the mountain so would definitely recommend bringing a rain coat and/or and extra layer.

5Adventures By Leah 5:00 PM Aug 18, 2021

Easy hike, great views!
There are so many beautiful hikes ranging from 1-5 hours in Denali National Park straight from the visitor center, and this is one of the best. If you are in Denali for more than one day, maybe do this on your driving day or do it on the day you're not on the bus (as it can be done when cloudy too). We lucked out in August and had a clear day with views of Denali! You need to go a little bit past the sign in order to see it. Even our friends that are not big hikers enjoyed the trek. The trails are VERY well maintained, and there are benches for stops along the way. Due to the high traffic, we were not concerned about bears. If we went early morning before people got up, we would have had spray with us. If you only have one day, you could add on a drive 15 miles into the park (longest you can go before buses only) or a tour of the dog kennels if you have kids. Note: The trail starts out really flat and you're crossing a lot of roads, but it gets better! Just hang in there. Past the first bridge it's nature and great views.