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Wrangell St. Elias, the Northern View — 7 Comments

  1. “Horrible road” does not sound good! Really appreciate the helpful input. We leave next week so watching the weather closely. Wind here really bad.
    Thanks again.. .safe travels.

    Aurora rated a 5 tomorrow !

    • More specifically — we probably hit 20-30 miles of fast gravel with occasional potholes on Tok-Donjek
      Alcan. On the TOW highway, there is 100 miles of dirt/gravel with widely variable surface, sometimes quite nasty, 20mph stuff. Add water and it’s likely to be MORE nasty. I’m glad we went TOW, but the Tok Alcan is beautiful too. Also — farther north could have some snow.

      • Vey helpful Thanks! We went over in 07 so both ways so not like we haven’t. like we haven’t seen TOW and sounds like better to avoid this trip. Tok-Destruction Bay was Horrible then. It does have beauty as well like you say. we are headed to North Pole to check out the Aurora before we heada out so wet weather will probably be a factor. Colors are really changing. Enjoy the Rockies.

  2. OThanks for a glimpse of this area. Love seeing the color changes. Also glad you got to see some of the cool things inn Valdez through the crowds. Thankfully they have greatly diminished. Blew away with that HUGE windstorm maybe? !
    We are interested in your impression
    of the roads & conditions from the AlCan border to Whitehorse for us about to follow….Thanks again for all the great pics and adventures you’ve shared so far. Be safe on the road and keep eyes out for the Aurora:)

    • Rats, no Aurora yet through all these dang clouds.

      Alcan 1 from Tok to Donjek River is a mess, miles and miles of construction (gravel and dirt). Slow travel and very sloppy when wet. After the river, things smooth out. Apparently it’s been that way for years. Plan on about 30-40mph average on this stretch. Lots of stops and waits too, about 20 minutes for the longest one.

      • Thanks for the info. We are trying to decide whether to head out that way or “Over the Top” for a change. We haven’t been that way for a few years. what to you think in comparison?
        Good Aurora activity forecast for Wed -Friday., Hope you guys are somewhere clear in an active area like Whitehorse or Watson Lake. Nice place we found last year in the Canadian Rockies is Toad River. Good stop for WIFI & Laundry etc. campin / kayak on a nice active beaver pond with lots of excellent views & wildlife in an old roadhouse setting. Easy to miss on the road but we think its a hidden gem. Be safe & thanks again for your posts and input.

        • I’m just writing this up for my next post – – I rate the Tok drive and Top-o-World equal in scenic beauty. TOW is horrible road compared to Tok, even with construction. But both are worth the drive for sure. This time of year (and weather) might be snow issues farther up north though.

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