Denali Wilderness
Managed by National Park Service
1,707 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dogs usually limited
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Sanctuary River Cabin No. 31 · Photo: National Park Service · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Healy
More than half of Healy’s land is conserved: 91%
91% of Healy’s land is conserved, about 397,787 acres. The biggest trail networks: Denali Wilderness (0.5 mi). 3,978 acres are parks and preserves, 5,938 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
91%
397,787 acres · of 686.8 sq mi of land
Trails
65 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,978 ac
5,938 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
5,548 ft
Dora Peak
Lakes & rivers
4
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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The longest trail network is Denali Wilderness, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Denali National Park
Managed by National Park Service
5,260 acres
Dogs usually limited
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
397,787 conserved acres
91% of Healy’s land. Who manages Healy’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources392,667 ac
National Park Service5,120 ac
State Other or Unknown · 392,667 acNational Park · 5,120 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 4 of 5 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Patented State Other or Unknown | State natural resources | 176,059 | Unknown |
| State Tentatively Approved (tad) State Other or Unknown | State natural resources | 143,128 | Unknown |
| State Land Disposals - Other Than Municipal State Other or Unknown | State natural resources | 56,008 | Unknown |
| State Land Disposals - Municipal Purposes State Other or Unknown | State natural resources | 17,473 | Unknown |
| Denali National Park National Park | National Park Service | 5,120 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in Healy
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Healy
Mountains of Fun Playground
DirectionsScenic views in Healy
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Healy
Dora Peak5,548 ft elevation
DirectionsSugar Loaf Mountain4,442 ft elevation
DirectionsBlack Diamond Peak4,131 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 12.6 mi
Stampede Trail7.2 mi
Whistle Stop0.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Baseball
1Hockey rinks
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Ewe Creek Ranger Cabin No. 8Building · listed 1986
About itWhen to get out
June is the best month for walking in Healy
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 5.4 | 8.4 | 11.5 | 14.9 | 18.3 | 20.9 | 19.6 | 16.3 | 12.9 | 9.6 | 6.3 | 4.3 |
| High (°F) | 8 | 18 | 24 | 41 | 56 | 67 | 67 | 62 | 51 | 33 | 16 | 12 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
March is the driest month (0.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 67 °F). 3.0 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Healy →
Next door
Healy and its neighbors
Healy has the most mapped trails of the 3 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healy | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ferry | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Denali Park | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Healy
Where can I hike in Healy?
The longest trail networks: Denali Wilderness, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Healy’s trails?
Denali Wilderness and Denali National Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Healy?
112,287 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Healy or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,978 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Healy neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →