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Today we head into unit 4 of Denali National Park. The weather conditions were miserable but we had a schedule to keep and it was now or never.

It's important to note that save for unit 1, there are no trails in Denali NP. This is true wilderness backpacking with a map and compass (or GPS). Many of the units require bushwhacking and water crossings.

Our second day in unit 4 was much dryer, though brushing against the tall grasses and shrubs kept things pretty damp. The sky was overcast for more of the day but the sun poked its head out about halfway through and we were able to dry some of our clothes.

Because things moved slowly on day 1 of unit 4, we didn't make it as far into the unit as we had hoped but still managed to get far enough into the mountains to get some nice views among low shrubs and berries.

Backpacking in Denali NP can be nerve wracking. You need to stay alert at all times, especially in tall, brushy areas where there might be a large animal lurking. Add into that the never ending rain, ice-cold river crossings, and you have yourself a less than stellar experience.

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