Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Overview
Located in the town of Talkeetna, about 100 miles south of the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, this ranger station serves as the center of mountaineering operations. Climbers wishing to attempt Mount McKinley or other peaks in the Alaska Range stop here first, for an orientation to the mountain and to acquire their climbing permit. This ranger station also offers some visitor services, particularly in summer. It is open year-round.
Amenities
- WaterNo
- ElectricNo
- PetsNo
- ReservableNo
Conditions
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