Denali Hwy 8
After doing the usual roads & sights multiple times I think that this year really will be our last trip to Alaska. Said that three times before. There are few roads, paved or maintained gravel, whi...
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As far as scenery Hwy 8 can't be beat as the views are not obstructed by a steady wall of trees on both sides of the road. From the east there is pavement for aways, then good gravel road, and then a lesser maintained, rougher dirt/gravel road with potholes but don't be frightened away by the road conditions, just drive slow and enjoy the scenery. Stopping to overnight is a great idea. Play it by ear, it's an adventure. It was rough when I was on the road, lots of potholes so only drove 20-25 mph pulling a travel trailer. A newer road grader was sitting beside the road but obviously hadn't been used in awhile but should have been. Others may have driven the road when it was in better shape and could chime in with their experience. Cantwell RV Park on the west end of the Denali Hwy was a good stay for us. There were no services on the east end at Paxson so come prepared before getting to that point. It is an absolutely beautiful drive with sweeping views. Wouldn't mind doing it again as we encountered some rain which cut some of the views.
