When

August 7, 2026 - August 9, 2026    
1:00 pm
Join us on this years seed collecting and botany trip to Bison Gulch in the Alaska Range, just outside Denali National Park. We will be exploring around the Bison Gulch trail as it climbs from boreal forest through subalpine shrubs into open alpine tundra. This area provides excellent access to a variety of alpine plants for collecting mature seeds and Mid-August provides ideal conditions for collecting mature seeds. We also hope to do a botanizing trip into the park via the green transit bus.
The Plan
Where to stay:
There are many places stay close to Denali National Park Here are a couple of suggestions but you are free to stay wherever meets your needs.
Riley Creek Campground. Some of us are staying here just inside the park. Reservations are highly recommended.
Denali RV Park and Motel. People have stayed here in the past. The advantage here is that you are right next to the trailhead where we are collecting seeds.
What to bring for the hikes:
Small backpack
Hiking boots or shoes
Bear spray
Rain/Wind jacket and an extra layer for warmth
Plant identification guidebooks if you have some. (we can share)
Seed Collecting gear: (Small paper and Ziplock bags, Sharpie marker
Small water bottle
Snacks
Itinerary:
August 7th
5pm dinner at Jam Jams in Cantwell
August 8th
9am Hike up Antler Ridge trail for seed collecting.
4 pm Potluck dinner and evening bus ridge into Denali National Park
August 9th
9am Seed collecting and head home around Noon.
If you have any questions about this trip feel free to reach out to me either on here or at my email: Tobradley@gmail.com
See you out there.
Todd
Alaska Rock Garden Society

The society has been very active in bringing well know speakers to the area. The group leads seed collecting trips to areas of alpine plants in Alaska.

Contact Information

Alaska Rock Garden Society

Address:
4113 We4stwood Drive
Anchorage, AK 99517

Email: jrtinker@mtaonline.net

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