Scenic driveHidden gem
Denali Highway (Paxson to Cantwell)
Paxson, Alaska
135 miles of mostly gravel road over tundra with views of three mountain ranges.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 8 hours
A road that crosses high open country with glacial rivers and lakes, little traffic and the Alaska Range on one side. Allow at least a day and bring extra fuel. Wildlife includes caribou, moose and bears.
Good to know
- Fill up at Paxson or Cantwell
- Check which sections are open
- Best time
- June to early September
- Open
- June to September
- Getting there
- Gravel road, closed in winter
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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