Fodor's Expert Review Kantishna Roadhouse
Denali Park Rd., Denali National Park, Alaska, 99755, USA
Run by the Athabascan Doyon Tourism, this establishment at Mile 95 on the park road offers an enriching wilderness getaway. You must commit to at least two nights in an elegant log-cabin duplex or fourplex. The Kantishna Roadhouse, a massive log lodge, is where you'll spend your time when not out on adventures. The Fannie Quigley Dining Room prepares family-style meals with fresh fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. If you plan on a full-day excursion, the kitchen will prepare a sack lunch. Activities range from two- to six-hour guided hikes, mountain biking, dog-mushing demos, gold panning, fishing, and—for an extra cost—flightseeing. Cozy up every night with a cup of cocoa and catch an evening program with guest speakers, artists, or Athabascan elders. If you have a big group, the Dog Musher's Hall can handle 35 people. Nightly rates include all meals and transport.
PROS
- guided hikes with naturalists
- home to the only saloon in the Denali backcountry
- transport from the train station is provided
CONS
- no connection to the outside world besides a phone booth
- lacks a direct view of Denali
- two-night minimum stay
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.–early June