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Denali National Park and Preserve
[edit]Rules and Regulations
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General
[edit]There are no restrictions on walking, hiking, or picnicking.[1] Group sizes must consist of 12 or less individuals including guides in backcountry units 1-21, 23-47, 61-64, 70-79, 81, 86, 87 on the east side of the park and 6 or less individuals in backcountry units 22, 48, 65-69, 80, 82-85 on the west side of the park.[1] Possession or use of marijuana and other controlled substances are prohibited within all national parks, preserves, rivers, and monuments.[2]
E-bikes are permitted in the park on trails open to traditional bicycles, park roads, and parking areas.[1] Where traditional bicycles are prohibited, e-bikes are also prohibited with the exception of where public motor vehicles are allowed.[1]
Camping
[edit]Camping is allowed in designated park areas for a time of up to 14 consecutive days.[3] Visitors can also choose to camp in designated backcountry units for up to 30 days with a limit of 7 days in a unit per trip between April 15 and September 30.[1] Riley Creek, Savage River, and Teklanika River Campgrounds are where fires can be lit and maintained.[1] If any rocks are moved to create fire-pits, following the extinguishment of the fire, they must be returned to their original locations, and all trash, including burned food, glass, and cans, must be properly disposed of.[1]
Mountain Climbing
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Those wishing to mountain climb on Denali and Mt. Foraker must obtain a climbing permit at least 60 days prior to the start of the climb.[1] In addition to obtaining a permit, solo climbers must also submit a Supplemental Solo Form.[1] Climbers must check in before and after their climb at the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station with their expedition group and attend a mandatory safety orientation and learn about resource protection prior to climbing.[1]
Gathering and Collecting Rules
[edit]Visitors are allowed to collect unendangered natural foods including fruits and berries, uninhabited seashells, surface rocks and minerals, and dead wood as campfire fuel.[3] Visitors may not collect silver, gemstones, or fossils. All gathering and collecting must be done by hand and cannot use shovels, pickaxes, or anything that will disturb the ground surface.[3]
Hunting and Fishing Rules
[edit]Sport hunting is permitted within Denali National Preserve but prohibited within all areas of Denali National Park.[4] Some local rural residents over the age of 18 with a valid Alaska State hunting license are permitted to subsistence hunt on lands added by the Alaskan National Interest Conservation Act.[4] Visitors may fish in all park areas in accordance with applicable State and Federal law.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Denali National Park and Preserve Compendium" (PDF). National Park Service. 03/15/2022. Retrieved 04/20/2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Park, Mailing Address: PO Box 9 Denali; voicemail, AK 99755 Phone: 907 683-9532 A. ranger is available 9 am—4 pm daily If you get to the; Message, Please Leave a; Us, we'll call you back as soon as we finish with the previous caller Contact. "Laws & Policies - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d "Part 13 - National Park System Units in Alaska". Code of Federal Regulations. 4/18/2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Park, Mailing Address: PO Box 9 Denali; voicemail, AK 99755 Phone: 907 683-9532 A. ranger is available 9 am—4 pm daily If you get to the; Message, Please Leave a; Us, we'll call you back as soon as we finish with the previous caller Contact. "Hunting Information - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
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