Are permits required for day hiking?
A. No permits are required for day hiking in the park. In fact, Denali is a trailless wilderness, and you may day hike anywhere in the park simply by taking the bus into the park and getting off along the road. Day hikers must still follow all rules and regulations set up for backcountry users. No BRFC’s are required for day hiking, but you must keep your food on your person at all times during your hike. All hikers should check at the Wilderness Access Center (WAC) or with the ranger at the BIC for the most recent information about wildlife closures, which are closed for all thru-hikers and backpackers.
