Dalton Highway

Introduction

The Dalton Highway is one of Alaska most legendary roads, extending about 414 miles from the Elliott Highway north of Livengood to the Arctic Ocean coast at Prudhoe Bay. Built in 1974 as a supply road for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline construction, it remains the northernmost road reaching the Arctic Ocean. Most of the highway is unpaved, with only a short section near the Deadhorse terminus paved, making it one of America most challenging roads. The scenery is stunning - Brooks Range snow peaks, vast Arctic tundra, the winding pipeline, and wildlife including Arctic fox, caribou, and grizzly bears. Atigun Pass at 4,739 feet is the northernmost road pass in Alaska. Driving the Dalton Highway is a true Arctic expedition requiring full preparation - ample fuel, food, warm clothing, and communication equipment, as services are virtually nonexistent and rescue could be hundreds of miles away. This road is the ultimate route to experience Alaska last frontier wilderness.

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