Most Scenic Road Trips in Alaska
Whether you fancy a drive through forests in national parks, past rising ice glaciers or along brutal and beautiful coastal roads, here is a list of some of the best road trips in Alaska
Whether you fancy a drive through forests in national parks, past rising ice glaciers or along brutal and beautiful coastal roads, here is a list of some of the best road trips in Alaska
Traveling on the Old Glenn Highway through to Palmer, drivers will be transported back in time, where the environment feels ancient and the landscape is filled with state parks and the sight of Bodenburg Butte - a mountainous region that rises from the land, imposing over the icy terrain.
Southeast of Anchorage you will find the Portage Valley, and some of the best roads to enjoy a road trip in all of Alaska. This route is perfect for lovers of adventure and the great outdoors and includes a natural history visitors center.
This route runs from McKinley Park to Kantishna, a whopping 148 kilometers of scenic roads and opportunities for those wanting to spot wildlife. Those who take the ride will witness incredible alpine geography and the possibility of spotting rare wildlife.
Traveling south of Anchorage you will find the Seward Highway, a stretch of road that travels alongside the shore of the Turnagain Arm. Nearby Chugach State Park provides jaw-dropping mountain scenery and snowcapped peaks that frame the sandy coastline.
For those who want a true taste of isolation and are looking for the essence of "off the beaten track", the Nome-Teller Highway is the perfect road. This incredible route runs within 90 kilometers of Russia and is the closest that you can get to the Bering Strait Land Bridge.
💳 Highest rates | in June |
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😎 Least busy month | May |
🛏️ Popular home types | Apartment rental and House rental |
🌡️ Hottest months | July and June |
❄️ Coldest months | 16 °F in January and December |
🌧️ Rainiest months | September and August |
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