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Parks Highway 0 with Bearfoot
South Side Of The Mountain The Parks Highway follows the Susit- na River north. The railroad track par- allels the highway. Vegetation is lush. Rivers and lakes are full of fish. The Alaska Range looms to the north. De- nali, at 20,310 feet, towers above the other mountains. You can easily see Denali by the time you reach Trapper Creek.
Many Ways To See Denali Denali can be photographed on asunny day from the many pullouts and rest stops along the George Parks Highway. If you aren't sure which mountain is Denali , ask a fellow tourist, or look at nearby interpretive signs. Sometimes the mountain is obscured by clouds. On sunny days, look for the tallest snow-covered peak. The river on the west side of the road here, between you and the mountains, is the Chulitna River.
Perceived mountain heights and posi- tions change depending on your view- point. Many locations have beautiful views of Denali that differ widely in perspective, angle, and shape.
Byers Lake
Byers Lake is a multi-use campground at Mile 147, immediately south of the Veterans Memorial. You can still ac- cess the Veterans Memorial in 2019, but Byers Lake campground may be closed for maintenance this summer. On all the trails in the area, be alert for brown and black bears. Carrying pepper spray and using bear resistant food canisters are necessities. Camp- ing will be available at nearby K'esugi Ken Campground.
South Side Of The Mountain The Parks Highway follows the Susit-
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