For us, when we are on long road trips in our motorhome, we tend to average only 80kph (50mph). The Alaska Highway is plowed in the winter by both the Canadian and the Alaskan governments, so it is in good condition and driveable year-round. But many people who arent visiting Fairbanks choose to take the Tok cutoff which takes you down to Anchorage. The roads were not plowed and many of the curves with steep drop offs had no guardrails. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Well-known member Apr 4, 2010 #10 Two Hands said: We made the drive to Alaska this last summer with our 2007 Big Horn 3055RL and 2007 Chevrolet 2500HD diesel which gets about 11.5 when towing. It dropped to -54 F so screw-ups are not an option. The easing of the Japanese invasion threat resulted in no more contracts being given to private contractors for upgrading of specific sections. Canadian Rockies Route: We chose to get to the Alaskan Highway via the Canadian Rockies Route which starts in Couer dAlene. My daughter and son and law have made the trip x2 and are very nonchalant about driving that Alcan. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And found that it was better to pull over to the right and slow way down when passing trucks because they put sand and rocks on the road whenever it snows and it cracked our windshield . American debit and credit cards are accepted everywhere along both the Canadian and the Alaskan portions of the highway, so you neednt worry about exchanging currency. but be aware that some gas stations can be far between. Do one of the many short hikes to glacier fed lakes or past meadows filled with wildflowers. This really is a trip of a lifetime and most everyone who does it once wants to go back and do it again. Modern construction methods do not allow the permafrost to melt, either by building a gravel berm on top or replacing the vegetation and soil immediately with gravel. Only problem, you cant really stop and take it in. The highway is mostly paved in Canada and all paved in Alaska. You should always fill up in these major towns: Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Watson Lake, Whitehorse, and Tok. We also took the ferry from Skagway, Alaska to Haines, Alaska, which is only a one hour boat ride but ended up costing almost $300 for 6 of us and our RV. In the end, I basically saw the forecast for Whitehorse, sunny and seventy, and hightailed it there. All of the big towns have gas stations and there are a few gas stations in between but they will cost a lot more. Over the course of the 4 month road trip we got an Airbnb for one night four times. Alaska Highway - RV Alaska The longest distance in the continental US between gas stations is apparently 179 miles on NV/OR 140 between Winnemucca NV and Lakeview OR. Ford f159 pulling 7x14ft enclosed trailer. On May 3rd I think. They are passionate about adventuring in the outdoors through surfing, climbing, mountain biking, and hiking. The U.S. Army commandeered equipment of all kinds, including local riverboats, railway locomotives, and housing originally meant for use in southern California. What is the best time of year to drive the Alaskan Highway from Montana? Blogs that appear on this website may contain affiliate links. Buy The Milepost. It is the longest portion of the US Interstate system without services. Hotels, motels, campsites, and RV sites are open from May until September. It was a long time between gas stations and finding restrooms was nonexistent for hours so we had to potty outside Several times . How far apart are gas stations on the Alaska Highway? Mark Watsonis a California-based member of a Los Angeles Motorcycle Club and a keen traveler. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. You want me to write all of the addresses down for gas stations all along the nearly 1,400 mile Alaska Highway? One thing I do tell friends when they ask me about if I felt safe driving the Alaskan Highway is that some of the smaller towns felt very poor and run down and as always, you should let your instincts guide you. Some of the towns and cities along the Alaska Highway where you can find gas stations include: Its important to plan ahead and make sure you have enough fuel to reach the next station in case one is closed or has limited hours of operation. I wish I was a better writer and could capture for you the excitement that builds in the RV as we get closer to that black speck on the horizon and we realize that its our seventeenth bear sighting in 3 hours and feel slightly glum that as rad as it is, its almost cheating, because from the comforts of my vehicle there is no risk of harm. Warm weather, beautiful green leaves, and all of the gas stations are open. Then plan enough time to enjoy the trip, rather . Driving solo with the dog down the Alcan December 16th, leaving from Glenallen, heading to Vancouver, BC. The Cassiar Highway junctions with Yellowhead Highway 16 at Milepost PG 298, Skeena River bridge, and travels north to junction with the Alaska Highway at Milepost DC 626.2, 13.3 miles/21.4 km west of Watson Lake, YT. Bridges, which progressed during 1942 from pontoon bridges to temporary log bridges, were replaced with steel bridges where necessary only. It may take us a while to get through Canada. California-based member of a LA Motorcycle Club and a keen traveler. It did get busier from Dease Lake down to the Yellowhead Highway junction. The Denali Highway stretches 135 miles from Paxson to Cantwell, connecting the Richardson and Parks highways. The Alaskan Highway ends at Delta Junction, AK, which is right before Fairbanks. First, some quick facts about driving the Alaskan Highway. If you werent stopping at the rec center, this would be only about an hour and a half of driving and could easily be tagged on to what we drove the next day. It is an invaluable 768 page book that documents the entire trip including every gas station and motel along the way. Very likely not. Alaska Highway. What type of weather should we expect? Ive got a 2017 4Runner and studded tires. The Alaskan Highway passes through a few major cities but mostly through really small towns. Due to the highway's isolation and rough surface, you must do some planning before you go. I plan on driving a Monaco Class A RV (45x8.5), Cummins 515hp Diesel w/212 gal. We have 2 cases of wine we want to bring with us as the moving company wont ship them. There are four main routes that you can take to get to the start of the Alaskan Highway: West Access Route: The West Access Route takes you from Seattle through Vancouver BC, Cache Creek, Williams Lake, and Prince George BC.
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