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soggymuffinz t1_iymx34w wrote

Reply to comment by quantum-quetzal in September colors in Denali National Park [OC] [5120x1707] by quantum-quetzal

I’m with you there! I didn’t get to see the peak too well because it was too hazy. The views of the other landscapes were just as amazing.

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quantum-quetzal OP t1_iymx95m wrote

Same here with not seeing the peak. I can't be upset, though. The rain and clouds kept the light nice through the middle of the day, so I had a lot better luck with wildlife, which was the main focus of my visit.

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bullzFromAT t1_iymz4kp wrote

What's the best time to visit?

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quantum-quetzal OP t1_iyn14xp wrote

I've only been once, so I'm probably not the best person to ask. That said, visiting in early September worked out really well for me. I got fantastic colors and saw a ton of wildlife, from caribou (see the image in my other comment), to moose, and even a lynx.

The only downside is that the weather can be a bit gross at that time. It was below freezing at night and rained every day of my trip. I was fine with camping in that weather, but it might be an issue for some people. The advantage of the weather is that it keeps the crowds considerably smaller than at peak.

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bullzFromAT t1_iyn602c wrote

As someone from AZ, I stopped reading after "freezing at night". Haha

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quantum-quetzal OP t1_iynaazt wrote

Fair enough, lol. I'm from Minnesota, so I'm a bit more used to it, but that's still the coldest weather I've ever camped in. It definitely wasn't easy leaving my sleeping bag in the morning.

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