Backpacking Discussions

I've read a lot about the Kesugi Ridge trail in Denali State Park. It looks amazing, has anyone done it? I was going to travel there for business and thought I could take a couple days and do some hiking. Any other hikes in that area people recommend? I've been using http://www.akhs.atfreeweb.com/Hikes/Kesugi.htm

I've been to Denali, but haven't done this hike. Looks pretty awesome though. It looks like there are many routes you can take, all difficult, but ranging in length. What one are you looking in to doing?

Troublesome Creek/Kesugi Ridge Trail - Starting at Troublesome Creek Trailhead, ending at Little Coal Creek Trailhead - 36.2 miles, Difficult

Kesugi Ridge Trail - Starting at Little Coal Creek Trailhead, ending at Byers Lake Campground - 27.4 miles, Difficult

Kesugi Ridge Trail -Starting at Little Coal Creek Trailhead, ending at Ermine Hill Trailhead - 17.2 miles, Difficult

My first ever hike in Alaska was Kesugi Ridge, so I'm always partial to that. I did a trip up around the Middle Fork of the Koyukuk in Gates of the Arctic immediately after that one, my first ever fly-in backcountry trip, and I really like that area - very cool country, though bugs can be bad until mid-July or so.

Haven't been there, but it looks amazing! Sounds like you get tons of great views of Denali! Hope you have great time.

Colton: Really I don't know what route I want to do. But I found out that I am going to have to fly in and fly out the same day, so no time to do any hiking. Thanks for the help though you guys!