Denali National Park & Preserve hiking guide
Horseshoe Lake Trail
A 2.3-mile loop with 1,540 ft of climbing in Savage River, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Elevation gain
- 1,540 ft (469 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Savage River
About Horseshoe Lake Trail
The lake's curved, oxbow shape gives the scene its character, and the path follows the shoreline with views across the water. Along the way you'll pass a large beaver dam and catch glimpses of the Nenana River. A bench overlooks the lake early on, a good place to pause before continuing. Reach the trailhead by the Bike Path from the Denali Visitor Center, crossing the park road and railroad tracks along the way.
