Fairbanks, AK to Wiseman, AK – 263 miles
We’re packed and head out of Fairbanks north on 2. We stop at “Hilltop” for our last gas until Coldfoot. There we meet a guy who is riding a 100cc SYM Symba scooter on his way back from the Arctic Circle. He goes by “DaBinChe” on ADVrider.
The start of the Dalton Hwy is 81 miles north of Fairbanks
Like doggies, the adventure riders have to leave their mark on the James W. Dalton Highway sign. MP 0
Our plan is to take lots of photos of most of the known Dalton Hwy points-of-interest.
The Mile Posts of the noted points-of-interest will not match your GPS if you zero it at Mile Post 0. Over the years, the Dalton Hwy improvements changed the length of the highway but they did not mover the Mile Posts to match the improvements.
Pay attention to the Mile Posts along the side of the road for locate points-of-interest.
MP 0 – Beginning of the Dalton Hwy
MP 21 – Hess Creek Overlook
MP 18 – Old Highway
MP 25 – 25 Mile Corner
MP 33 – Chuckie’s Corner
MP 56 – Yukon River Crossing
MP 60 – Hot Spot Cafe
MP 75 – Roller Coaster Hill
MP 98 – Finger Mountain
MP 110 – Beaver Slide
MP 115 – Arctic Circle
MP 132 – Gobblers Knob
MP 135 – Prospect Creek Airport
MP 150 – Greyling Lake
MP 175 – Coldfoot
MP 189 – Wiseman
Alaska classic road on the horizon
Yukon Crossing - wooden surface bridge that has a steep downward angle. MP 56
At the bottom of the Yukon Bridge (north side of bridge) is gas & food at “Yukon Crossing” and on the right side, the Visitor Contact Station.
Yukon Bridge and pipeline. Notice the angel of the bridge. MP 56
The Hot Spot - A few miles past the bridge. MP 60
The infamous Roller Coaster! MP 75
The pipeline works it's way across the country.
Finger Mountain. That little rock formation in front of the bike is the "Finger". MP 98
Beaver Slide - Gets real steep at base of grade. MP 110
Jack & I at the Arctic Circle. MP 115
Across the entry to Coldfoot is the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center. This is a must stop. They have current information on Coldfoot, Wiseman and Deadhorse. The very latest info on lodging, dining, camping, showers & laundry, public phones, restrooms, fuel and tire repair, post office, gifts, hunting and fishing licenses. MP 175.
Coldfoot - the only fuel service on the Dalton. Approx. halfway. MP 175
When you leave Coldfoot north, the next fuel stop is Deadhorse!
Boreal Lodge in Wiseman. Very quaint and packed with mosquitos. MP189
We end the day here at the Boreal Lodge is Wiseman. This is ~4 miles on the west side of the Dalton Hwy. The location is somewhat confusing as it wonders through the little community of Wiseman.
Oh yea… the mosquitoes. They are the worst ever! Anytime you stop, within 15-30 seconds there are hundreds swarming around your head. I’ll try and get a mosquito shot.
Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about! Beautiful pics, Dean – thanks! And the scooter boy – OMG! There’s hope for me yet – Dennis has 2 scooters – it would be quite the adventure as 1 of them is electric and goes all of 17 mph
I’ll stick to my vicarious trips through Jim & his buddies. I can see you made it to Deadhorse…CONGRATS!! Can’t wait for more of the story!
Gee, and I thought driving through the Rockies was making my hands sweat! (Mik and I took pictures while driving too)
The roller coaster pic is awesome! The young guy on the 100cc scooter brings a new meaning to “Iron Butt” or should it be “Crazy Ass”. Great post and pics! Thanks