Talkeetna
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Distance Between Talkeetna and:
Fairbanks = 273 mi / 441 km
Anchorage = 113 mi / 181 km
Population = 441 (704 including Talkeetna Junction and Trapper Creek)
Elevation = 346 feet / 105 meters
Location = Mile 99 on the Parks Highway then 14 mile on the Talkeetna Spur Road.
Talkeetna is the place where more than 1,000 climbers a year begin their attempt to scale Mt. McKinley. Hundreds of climbers make their way to this community every day beginning in early April where they hire air taxi's to take them to base camp on the mountain.
Of course you don't have to climb McKinley to enjoy this town. There are plenty of recreational and sightseeing opportunities here. Chose from flight seeing around the Alaska Range, River excursions, hiking trails, or package tours. This small town has a unique charm all its own, with renovated mining cabins, historic hotels, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town also offers some of the best views of McKinley anywhere on land. The museum located in the heart of the town, features a scale model of Mt. McKinley. The Mountaineering Center/Ranger Station exhibits fantastic photographs of the Alaska Range.
The Talkeetna Historical Society Visitors Information Center is located in the town center. Stop by and see them or write PO Box 334 Talkeetna,
AK. 99676. Also visit The Talkeetna-Denali Visitors Center located at mile 99 of the Parks Highway, at the junction of the Talkeetna Spur Road (14 miles from the town).
The National Park Service has a ranger station. They can provide information on Denali National Park, and climbing in the Alaska Range (including McKinley). You may also obtain information on mountaineering regulations & permits.
Talkeetna Ranger Station PO Box 588, Talkeetna,
AK. 99676. (907) 733-2231.
Ifyou would like to find out more about hiking, sightseeing, camping opportunities, or mountain biking in the Talkeetna area then also visit the Alaska Public Lands Information Center , They also have location in downtown Fairbanks and Anchorage. They are a great source of information on outdoor recreational lands use throughout all areas of Alaska. Here, you will find information on all of
Alaska's state and federal lands including parks, forests, wildlife refuges, river systems, and trails. Available are topographic maps, books, slide shows, and other aids to help you with your Alaskan adventure. Expert staff are knowledgeable resource, and can assist you in learning much more about getting off the beaten track in Alaska.
IN & AROUND TALKEETNA:|
Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 0334, Talkeetna, AK 99676-0334
Tel: (907)-733-2330 Fax: (907)-733-2720
907-733-4678, fax:907-733-4679 Talkeetna Hostel International, located on "I" street, just east of downtown, is within walking distance of beautiful downtown Talkeetna, the train station, and the Talkeetna airport.
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