Curry to K’esugi Trail Connector
Hard
Summer
HikingThe recent completion of 17 miles of new backcountry trail through the heart of Denali State Park, on the homelands of the Dena’ina People, has exponentially expanded the region’s recreation opportunities. The Curry Connector Trail adds spectacular new day-hike and overnight trip options, and links up to the beloved 30-mile long K’esugi Ridge Trail, creating a roughly 50-mile backcountry trail experience, largely above treeline.
The Curry Connector Trail connects the Rocky Knob area on the existing lower Curry Ridge Trail above K’esugi Ken Campground to the K’esugi Ridge Trail at the Cascade Junction above Byer’s Lake. The Class 2 Connector begins in alpine and subalpine terrain below the historic Curry Lookout, traversing ridges, lakes and wetlands on its way to cross Upper Troublesome Creek near its headwaters. It intersects an existing user-created route up and over Tarn Point, ending at the Cascade Trail and the K’esugi system. Users should be prepared for multiple small stream-crossings, and a ford of Troublesome Creek. The trail affords incredible views of the Alaska Range and a hearty sampling of the remote and scenic lands within Denali State Park.
Read the full press release to learn more about this project!
