Scenic Drives Near Anchorage

Best National Parks for Scenic Drives Near Anchorage, AK

National parks near Anchorage, AK ranked by scenic drives quality, with drive times and distances.

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Weekend Getaway (2.5 to 5 hours)

snowy mountains reflected in a pond

Denali & Preserve

AK

ComfortableHidden Gem

193 mi -- about 3.5 hr drive

Extended Drive (5+ hours)

Two backpackers sitting in an alpine meadow with snowy mountains in the background

Wrangell - St Elias & Preserve

AK

ComfortableHidden Gem

315 mi -- about 5.7 hr drive

Bear standing at the edge of a waterfall while a salmon is leaping towards it.

Katmai & Preserve

AK

Room to BreatheHidden Gem

327 mi -- about 6 hr drive