Cruise_More_Often Posted March 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) We're trying to make sure we plan our Denali visit for the correct date next year. Is the entire road open by June 8 every year? Right now we have a cruise tour booked. We would arrive in the Park on June 8, 2017 and do the shuttle to Kantishna on June 9. Are we cutting it too close? Edited March 21, 2016 by Cruise_More_Often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted March 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2016 You're cutting it close but yes, it will be open. According to the Park's web site, the road opens June 8th this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_More_Often Posted March 21, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted March 21, 2016 You're cutting it close but yes, it will be open. According to the Park's web site, the road opens June 8th this year.Ah, but how about 2017, when we're going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted March 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 21, 2016 June 8 is the date every year. http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/hours.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_More_Often Posted March 21, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted March 21, 2016 June 8 is the date every year. http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/hours.htm Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted March 22, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Ah, but how about 2017, when we're going? OOPS, I didn't see the year. June 8 is the date every year. http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/hours.htm Uh Oh. We'll be there June 5th next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted March 22, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 22, 2016 OOPS, I didn't see the year. Uh Oh. We'll be there June 5th next year. That's the date when the road is open to the END. Did you want to go all the way to KANTISHNA ? If you're going to Eielson Visitor Center, you're good. That opens June 1 every year. All the starting dates are listed on the reservation site. http://www.reservedenali.com/shuttles.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted March 22, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 22, 2016 That's the date when the road is open to the END.Did you want to go all the way to KANTISHNA ? If you're going to Eielson Visitor Center, you're good. That opens June 1 every year. All the starting dates are listed on the reservation site. http://www.reservedenali.com/shuttles.aspx Thank you. I learn something new every day! After further review, it looks like we'll only be going to the Eielson Visitor Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted April 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 10, 2016 That's the date when the road is open to the END.Did you want to go all the way to KANTISHNA ? If you're going to Eielson Visitor Center, you're good. That opens June 1 every year. All the starting dates are listed on the reservation site. http://www.reservedenali.com/shuttles.aspx mapleleaves, thank you for all the helpful posts! Is there ever a time when the road opens a couple of days early or does the NPS just stay with the same date of June 1 - no matter the weather from year to year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted April 10, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 10, 2016 mapleleaves, thank you for all the helpful posts! Is there ever a time when the road opens a couple of days early or does the NPS just stay with the same date of June 1 - no matter the weather from year to year? I've seen bus trips cancelled at the end of the season due to weather, but never heard of an early opening. Can't imagine that happening, just due to the logistics involved ... having employees start early (drivers, dispatchers, ticket staff at the WAC and Riley), trying to fill buses when the reservation system didn't have openings, updating the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 11, 2016 mapleleaves, thank you for all the helpful posts! Is there ever a time when the road opens a couple of days early or does the NPS just stay with the same date of June 1 - no matter the weather from year to year? Never "early". First- it won't happen with the buses, and employment fixed schedules. Over the past 15+ years- ALWAYS- Eielson starts June 1 and Wonder Lake June 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 11, 2016 We're trying to make sure we plan our Denali visit for the correct date next year. Is the entire road open by June 8 every year? Right now we have a cruise tour booked. We would arrive in the Park on June 8, 2017 and do the shuttle to Kantishna on June 9. Are we cutting it too close? It is all private property in Kantishna and the shuttle is really used by overnight visitors. A lot more area is available, just going to Wonder Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted April 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I've seen bus trips cancelled at the end of the season due to weather, but never heard of an early opening. Can't imagine that happening, just due to the logistics involved ... having employees start early (drivers, dispatchers, ticket staff at the WAC and Riley), trying to fill buses when the reservation system didn't have openings, updating the computer. Never "early". First- it won't happen with the buses, and employment fixed schedules. Over the past 15+ years- ALWAYS- Eielson starts June 1 and Wonder Lake June 8. Thank you both! I knew I could get the answer here. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_More_Often Posted April 11, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted April 11, 2016 It is all private property in Kantishna and the shuttle is really used by overnight visitors. A lot more area is available, just going to Wonder Lake.We were considering shuttle in and Kantishna Air back, but Wonder Lake is very appealing. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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