Notable viewpoint · Denali Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Upper Canyon
Upper Canyon is a viewpoint in Denali Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Upper Canyon: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Upper Canyon
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Upper Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 63.51831, -150.86927. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Upper Canyon
- Wonder Lake · lake · Denali Borough · ~6 km · Must-see
- Muldrow Glacier · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Eielson · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~39 km · Must-see
- Castle Rock · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~43 km · Must-see
- Denali National Park · sanctuary · Denali Borough · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Tatum · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~47 km · Must-see
- Sunrise Glacier · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~48 km · Must-see
- Mount Brooks · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~48 km · Must-see
- Sunset Glacier · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~49 km · Must-see
- Wedge Peak · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~49 km · Must-see
- Mount Carpe · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mount Tripyramid · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~51 km · Must-see
- Peters Glacier · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Scott Peak · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Brooks Glacier · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Mather · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Koven · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~53 km · Must-see
- Divide Mountain · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~54 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Upper Canyon
- Muldrow Glacier · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Eielson · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~39 km · Must-see
- Castle Rock · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Tatum · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Brooks · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~48 km · Must-see
- Wedge Peak · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~49 km · Must-see
- Mount Carpe · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mount Tripyramid · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~51 km · Must-see
- Peters Glacier · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Brooks Glacier · viewpoint · Denali Borough · ~52 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Upper Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Upper Canyon?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Upper Canyon?
Nearby: Wonder Lake (lake, 6 km), Muldrow Glacier (viewpoint, 35 km), Mount Eielson (viewpoint, 39 km), Castle Rock (viewpoint, 43 km), Denali National Park (sanctuary, 43 km), Mount Tatum (viewpoint, 47 km).
Is Upper Canyon worth visiting?
Upper Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Matanuska-Susitna Borough on Spotwander.