We arrived very early, not quite with the sun as the sun rises around 3 AM, but around 6 AM. We make breakfast, pack our lunches and head off to the park. We start our day with a summit of Mount Healy. It's only a 3100 foot elevation gain, but this is accomplished in less than 2 miles so it is quite steep. And to our happy surprise, the sun is bright and shining and it's almost 70°. It is crystal clear, and we have the promise of getting a great view of Mount Denali. Alaska fun fact: Mt Denali is the tallest mountain in the United States, also known as Mt McKinley. The highest peak is over 20,000 feet. Mt Healy is challenging, but the views at the top are incredible. We make our way
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