Denali - Wonder Lake in August

[CHEZMARYLOU]

We've been to Alaska 3 times,  in July and August.  We are planning a trip for next year and are currently booked on a cruise in July with a DIY land tour pre cruise.  We're considering changing to a cruise that departs Seward August 21 which would mean our land tour in Denali would be around August 17.  Is the road to Wonder Lake typically open in mid August? I've seen a lot of information about May but not sure about weather conditions mid August.  Thanks.

[wolfie11]

Yes, it is open until after the road lottery in mid-September.  It is possible but very rare for it to be closed in August temporarily due to snow, landslide, or other conditions.

[CHEZMARYLOU]

Thanks for this information.

[Cruise_More_Often]

We went in late August a couple of years ago. We had high overcast but no rain and definitely no snow. And, if you're lucky, it will be great leaf-peeping time. The tundra was just turning a gorgeous orange when we were there. We would choose the same time frame for a return trip.