Wonder Lake

Amazing Wonder Lake in Denali National Park covers 15.49 km2 and is one of the best lakes to visit in Alaska. It has the Denali mountain peak in North America, which is thought to be the highest peak in all of North America and is situated 610 meters above sea level.

This secluded body of water is accessible by bus and is located at mile 85 of the 92-mile park route. Hikers and campers enjoy it. Private cars are not permitted to leave the visitor center grounds of Denali National Park. Therefore, if you are driving a private vehicle here, you must park it at the visitor center for Denali National Park.

Photographers love Wonder Lake because they can get clear reflections of the Alaska range in the still water. It's possible that the elusive "Great One" (Denali Mountain) will decide to emerge from the mists as well.

Start paddling in one of the on-site canoes while keeping an eye out for wildlife that calls the tundra landscape home, such as caribou or moose. Look up as well; you never know when you'll see a majestic eagle soaring between treetops.

Start out on a section of the wild blueberry-lined, slightly under five-mile roundtrip McKinley Bar Trail that leads to McKinley River. It will undoubtedly be a day to remember however you choose to spend your time on the serene shores of Wonder Lake beneath the shadow of Denali.

Location: Denali Borough, Alaska