Drive from Anchorage to Valdez
I saw some comments in a closed forum, that were helpful, but would love some more information. We are planning our trip to Alaska and are now at Anchorage and would like to visit Valdez. We tow a 2...
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I love both the Glenn and Richardson Highways between Anchorage and Valdez - certainly one of the most dramatic drives in the state. Both are in great shape (well, the Richardson is closed by a massive avalanche right now and will be for a while). The only really tough climb is the 7 1/2 miles from Keystone Canyon to Thompson Pass as you leave Valdez - I don't know what the grade is, but my old MCI was puffing. As well as generally awesome scenery, it offers great glacier options - the Matanuska and the Worthington.
