Bike Trip of a Lifetime
When bicycling the Park Road, you must follow all traffic regulations. Because much of the road is very narrow, we advise you to yield to vehicle traffic from either direction. Obey all area closures and treat wildlife the same as if you were on foot. If you wish to travel the Park Road by bike and camp outside of an established campground, you must obtain a backcountry permit at the Backcountry Information Center (BIC) and camp at least 1/2 mile (1.3 km) from the road with your tent out of view of the road. Camper buses can accommodate two bicycles per bus if you wish to use the buses to move your bikes along the Park Road.
If you leave your bicycle overnight, it must be left 25 yards from the road and out of sight from road traffic. They also must be adequately marked with the group name, backcountry permit number and date that they will be picked up. Please remember where your bicycle is; we do not conduct Search and Rescue operations for bicycles. It is not uncommon for bicycles to be damaged by wildlife - animals may be attracted to the salty sweat that accumulates on bikes, mostly on the seats and handlebars. Denali National Park and Preserve assumes no responsibility for any damages accrued to bicycles by wildlife or other park visitors.
If you wish to have your bicycle locked overnight, plan on using a designated bike rack at one of the campgrounds, visitor centers, or the Toklat Road Camp. These designated bike racks also make it easier to locate
If you wish to bike and then backpack, you must have the appropriate gear for backcountry camping, including a Bear Resistant Food Container and proper footwear for hiking at least 1/2 to 3 miles in trail-less terrain. Reservations are required to stay overnight in a campground along the Park Road. To make reservations, call 1-800-622-7275 or visit www.reservedenali.com.
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