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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To the OP: You shouldn't have any problems from Los Anchorage to Valdez if you've pulled your rig to Anchorage from the L48 already.
My thoughts on this leg:
- One of the more scenic drives in Alaska. An often underappreciated part of the drive (IMNSHO) is the drive from Palmer to about Eureka: along the Matanuska river through some pretty nice mountain scenery. I think this part is nicest in the fall or winter, but that's just me.
-There will be some fairly steep parts on the Glenn Highway between Palmer and Sheep Mountain: not very high in elevation, but relatively steep. If your truck/trailer combination is prone to wheezing, there might be a time or two you want to pull off and enjoy the scenery.
- Ditto above (as mentioned by ExploreNorth) for the pull up Thompson pass out of Valdez.
- As Sue mentioned, be sure to see Horsetail and Bridal Veil falls on the way to Valdez.
My thoughts on this leg:
- One of the more scenic drives in Alaska. An often underappreciated part of the drive (IMNSHO) is the drive from Palmer to about Eureka: along the Matanuska river through some pretty nice mountain scenery. I think this part is nicest in the fall or winter, but that's just me.
-There will be some fairly steep parts on the Glenn Highway between Palmer and Sheep Mountain: not very high in elevation, but relatively steep. If your truck/trailer combination is prone to wheezing, there might be a time or two you want to pull off and enjoy the scenery.
- Ditto above (as mentioned by ExploreNorth) for the pull up Thompson pass out of Valdez.
- As Sue mentioned, be sure to see Horsetail and Bridal Veil falls on the way to Valdez.
