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 Eielson Visitor Center – Denali National Park Posted by:  Lat34North
N 63° 25.877 W 150° 18.648
5V E 634171 N 7036459
The Eielson Visitor Center is located on Park Road inside the Denali National Park. Park road is a dirt road with no guard rail and is closed to private vehicles. You have to take a tour bus on one of the Nation Park busses to get there.
Waymark Code: WMJ1B7
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2013
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From the NPS web site: The Eielson Visitor Center
In the shadow of Mt. McKinley
Since 1934, some kind of visitor facility has existed along Eielson Bluffs. The first facility was a tent camp called Camp Eielson, and named after pioneer Alaskan aviator Carl Ben Eielson. In 1960, after four years of design and construction, an interpretive center and rest stop opened and replaced the tent camp.
Sporadic expansion and rehabilitation occurred in the decades after the 1960 opening, but visitor use outgrew the small center and, in 2004, the old Eielson Visitor Center closed for four years of demolition and sustainable reconstruction. The center re-opened in 2008.
Regardless of the structure, the area has always been famous for its amazing views of Mt. McKinley on clear days, and it is not uncommon to see wildlife on the surrounding hillsides.
How to get here, and what there is to do
Located at Mile 66 on the Park Road, you can reach Eielson Visitor Center with any shuttle bus except the Toklat shuttle, or with the Kantishna Experience tour bus.
Park rangers at Eielson are ready to answer your questions, provide information, or just spend a few minutes chatting as you take a break from the bus. Several ranger programs are offered throughout the day from Eielson.
There is a small gallery of art inspired by Denali's wilderness and wildlife in this visitor center. Meanwhile, the views from Eielson are likely to inspire you, particularly on a clear day, when Mt. McKinley dominates the view to the southwest.
Two trails exist at Eielson, one a short loop and the other a strenuous path up Thorofare Ridge. You are also welcome to hike off-trail.
Please remember that there is no food service in the park - bring all your food and beverages with you. You can, however, re-fill water bottles at Eielson.
Opening date: June 1, 2013
Closing date: September 16, 2013
Daily hours: 9 am - 7 pm
Learn more about bus trips
Learn about ranger programs
Learn about day hiking
View a map of trails around Eielson
 | View of the 3D Map Models of the Alaskan Mountain Range.
The passport cancellation station is in the upper left of the photograph. |
Address:
Mile 66 on the Park Road
Denali, AK USA
99743
NPS Web Page for this Station: [Web Link]
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