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Savage Alpine Trail Viewpoint – Savage River Footbridge loop from Mountain Vista Shuttle Stop

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Savage Alpine Trail Viewpoint – Savage River Footbridge loop from Mountain Vista Shuttle Stop

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Savage Alpine Trail Viewpoint – Savage River Footbridge loop from Mountain Vista Shuttle Stop

04:06

12.9km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Denali Wilderness

Denali National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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765 m

View of the River Bed and Mountain in Denali Wilderness

Highlight • Viewpoint

766 m

Savage Alpine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This relatively gradual section of the Savage Alpine Trail near the Mountain Vista Day Use Area takes you through dense brush and plants next to a nameless drainage. This is a pleasant, lush section of trail with amazing views of the rugged Alaskan wilderness.

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3.79 km

Savage Alpine Trail Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this high point on the Savage Alpine Trail you get fantastic panoramic views of Denali National Park. You also get plenty of opportunities to see some of the unique wildlife that inhabits the tundra, including ptarmigans and pikas. This point is a great place to stop and take in the views.

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5.40 km

Rocky Ridge on Savage Alpine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This section of the Savage Alpine trail takes you on an exposed rocky ridge high above the Denali Park Road. This exciting, challenging, but still well-traveled, portion of trail offers fantastic 360 views of the area and the Savage River below. You also have a good chance of seeing a pika, a small, very cute animal that only lives in high alpine environments. In the summer they are very active gathering grasses and wild flowers to take back to their dens to store for the winter.

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6.08 km

Views of Savage River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you get fantastic views down to the Savage River, its clear blue water contrasting against the lush green foliage. You can also see Mount Margaret rising high above the river with its summit frequently in the clouds or obscured by mist. This is a great place to take photographs and rest as hike the Savage Alpine Trail.

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6.62 km

View of the River in Denali National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.70 km

Savage River Day Use Area and shuttle stop

Highlight • Rest Area

The Savage River Day Use Area is where the popular Savage River Loop and the Savage Alpine Trails begin. There are bathrooms and picnic areas at this trailhead. Parking is limited, especially during the peak season, but there is a free shuttle that travels from the park entrance to this area and stops at most major trailheads and viewpoints. Many people who complete the Savage Alpine Trail will take the shuttle back to their cars at the other trailhead or the park entrance from here. During the summer this trailhead is also the furthest point in the park that private vehicles may go.

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8.04 km

Savage River Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

At the end of the Savage River Loop Trail is a large wooden footbridge that you cross to return to the parking area. From this bridge you get excellent views of the Savage River that flows down the valley created by Mount Margaret, to the west, and Healy Ridge, to the east. This is a great place to snap a few photos of this majestic vista.

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

4.49 km

2.97 km

151 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

2.95 km

2.68 km

1.82 km

514 m

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Highest point (1,250 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Savage Alpine Trail Viewpoint – Savage River Footbridge loop from Mountain Vista Shuttle Stop

View of the River Bed and Mountain in Denali Wilderness

Savage Alpine Trail

Savage Alpine Trail Viewpoint

Rocky Ridge on Savage Alpine Trail

Views of Savage River

View of the River in Denali National Park

Savage River Day Use Area and shuttle stop

Savage River Footbridge

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