K'esugi Ridge trail is a perennial favorite in Denali State Park. Any section of the 22 mile non-motorized trail makes a great backpacking trip, hike or run. The ridge offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges and Denali. Worth the steep parts of the hike - the ridge is said to be as scenic as Denali National Park.
K'esugi Ridge Trail can be accessed via the Upper Troublesome Creek trail and parking area, via Byers lake campground, via the Ermine Hill Trail and parking area and by the Little Coal Creek Trail and parking area.
Those venturing into this area should be bear-aware and practice precautionary measures
K’esugi Ridge Trail (Little Coal Creek Tr. to Ermine Hill Tr. jct.) Allowable Uses: Hiking Distance: 10.8 miles Elevation Gain: 900 ft. (north to south) Difficulty: Moderate Ermine Hill Trail
