Rt 40 Alberta Canada?

[lakeside013104]

Working on our route to Alaska in spring of 2017. Will be coming north out of Jasper and wondering if RT40 is a good choice?

On Google maps RT40 more or less goes north and south toward Dawson Creek which is the start of our journey across the Alaska Highway.

AAA Trip Ticks routed us from Banff back toward Edmonton. That seems like a lot of back tracking to me, especially if we are taking in the sights around Jasper, but having no idea what RT40 involves, maybe it is the best route to take?

We are traveling in a TC so gravel roads and or curves and hills should not be a problem. TIME is NOT an issue. We have about 5 & 1/2 months to explore the north country.

What say you experienced folks about RT #40, "good to go" or "better choose another route"?

Lakeside

[johnwalkerpa1]

We took it south on the way home from Alaska in 2015. Good road for the most part and nice scenery.

Do be aware of the truck traffic...much more than we saw on the Alaskan Highway but its all relative.

The thing to be aware of on this stretch of road is not so much the volume of truck traffic but of the many places where trucks are entering or leaving the highway...

[PghBob]

Took 40 in the summer of 2015 on our trek to Alaska. Beautiful road, in great condition, only a little traffic. Watch for trucks.

[hedge]

I wouldn't hesitate to go that way but you may want to go west a ways too at lest out to Mt Robson. I'd plan on staying along the 40 between Hinton and Grand Cache, I like Pierre Grays. The stretch between GC and Grande Prarie is pretty boring IMO

[explorenorth]

It's possible to spend a lot of time on Hwy 40 (a week would allow you to see the main sights), especially around Grande Cache. Although there are some beautiful parks between Hinton and Grande Cache as well, at least make a stop at the beautiful Visitor Information Centre on the right as your enter Grande Cache if you have even a few hours to spend exploring.

[answerswillvary]

Moved from Roads and Routes to RVing in Canada.

[lakeside013104]

Many thanks to all who have answered my post. As in the past, RV.net folks graciously answer my questions.

Lakeside

[whatimmadoboutm]

I travel the Hinton to Grande Cache portion of it often, and it's definitely on the narrow side. Some areas have little to no shoulder, and there can be a fair bit of commercial vehicle traffic. With that said, during daylight and good weather, it's definitely manageable. The area around Grande Cache is beautiful.

Also, there are several campsites along that stretch. Some are part of the Provincial park, and others are maintained by the local mill.

http://www.westfraser.com/responsibility/recreation/frma/campgrounds

[lizzie]

We used this route on our return from Alaska in 2013. It was a beautiful road.

[romore]

It is a spectacular drive, be prepared to take your time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. I have never seen so many deer and elk in my life.

[Harvard]

Highway 40 from Hinton to Grande Prairie is a paved road all the way with no surprises for the RVer.

[cruiserjs]

Yes - rte. 40 is a good road. No reason to go all the way back to Edmonton!!