A person in a red shirt paddles a canoe on a serene lake, surrounded by lush green hills and a partly cloudy sky in Mat-Su, Alaska

Byers Lake Loop

This 4.8 mile loop in Denali State Park is great for backpacking and camping, and there are public-use cabins along the route. It circles Byers Lake in Denali State Park and is easily accessible via the Parks Highway (Highway 3).

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

5mi / 8km

Duration

2 hrs

Elevation Gain

400ft / 122m

Best Time of Year

May 31 – Sep 30

Trail Categories

Camping, Rivers, Lakes & Wetlands, Wilderness & Backcountry Treks

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