Peggy's Cove to Prudhoe Bay!

[lightkeeper]

After a lot planning I am finally going to start my adventure on June 13Th!!! I'm off to Prudhoe Bay! I know it's going to be a long one, but once in my life I wanted to drive across Canada! So I might as well make a little detour to Alaska! My route should take me to New Hampshire, Montreal, Northern Ontario, Edmonton, Dawson City on up to Alaska. After exploring Alaska, Back down the Cassiar Hwy to Princess Rupert, Ferry to Vancouver Island. Into Washington, Mount St Helens, Yellowstone,Mount Rushmore,Crazy Horse,Devil's tower, Sturgis, Milwaukee(Yes the Harley Plant. Sorry)and the rest is up in the air depending on the time I have left. I have six weeks vacation this year so i'm going to make the best of it. If I don't see it all, it will be there the next time! Thanks for the Dualsport T-shirt Kelsow, I have an interesting picture planned for Deadhorse when I get there. All I need to do now is get my tires changed and do some packing and I'll be on my way! I'll try and post as much as I can when ever I get some Wi-fi. I have a "Spot tracker" if anybody know how to put a link up on this page let me know. I'll be camping as much as possible, even wild camping when I find a spot. I'm not too concern with Grizzly Bears as I hear that Grizzly bears don't like Gingers! We taste funny! I hope it's true!!!!

[PanEuropean]

Do some investigation about the route up the Dalton Highway, and especially about what facilities (hotels, etc.) are available on the highway and at the northern terminus.

I have been to Prudhoe Bay for work-related reasons (I flew up on one of Arco's 737s), and I recall that there are very few facilities for tourists up there. Have a look at this Wikipedia article: Dalton Highway

It might be a little less stressful (and a heck of a lot less expensive) if you just settle for Anchorage.

Michael

[lightkeeper]

Thanks Michael! I do know that You either have to stay in the motel there or get out of town! No caming there, the Polar bears will eat you! Now I hear that Polar bears do like Gingers! I did allow for a motel there, and I'm betting it will be the most expensive night of me trip!

[Grant Johnson]

Originally Posted by lightkeeper

I have a "Spot tracker" if anybody know how to put a link up on this page let me know.

Just paste the link into a post, it's not possible for it to be "live" here.

You can do screenshots and post that either as an image link from an external site or as an attachment here so people can see your route.

have a great trip!

[PanEuropean]

Originally Posted by lightkeeper

I do know that You either have to stay in the motel there or get out of town!

Correct, but are you aware that it is not possible to actually get to the Arctic Ocean from the northern end of the Dalton Highway?

In other words, the public use portion of the highway (the haul road) ends at Deadhorse. Beyond that, all the roadways are private, controlled by the oil company that operates out of Prudehoe Bay.

My concern is that you may make a long, difficult, somewhat dangerous, and certainly expensive trip all the way up the haul road, only to find that all you get to see is the motel at Deadhorse.

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I've done similar cross-Canada rides in the past. Based on my own experience, I think that a more enjoyable route might be to ride up to Anchorage, then take the ferry from Anchorage to Price Rupert, and continue onwards from Prince Rupert to Vancouver, then back home. A route such as that would avoid a lot of backtracking, and also skip the run up the Dalton Highway.

For example: You could ride the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks, then come south from Fairbanks to Anchorage. That would let you see the best 90% of Alaskan scenery, including the mountain range between Fairbanks and Anchorage. Then relax a bit on the ferry ride south, and pick up again in Price Rupert.

Just saying...

Michael

[ajklik]

Suppose, after reading these comments, you skip prudhoe bay, ( its the end and you should go if you dreaming about it) at least you should take a extra day in fairbanks to ride up the arctic circle. For me the most memorable moment of my trip. Oke , it's just a sign but being in fairbanks and not crossing the arctic in Alaska, was not done for me.
Did almost the same route with my european bike. Halifax-arctic circle-halifax. Was epic and i will return to alaska once again!
( don't mis the top of the world higway)
Have a safe trip
Albert

[mpenner]

Do it!!!!!

The trip to Prudhoe Bay was one of the highlights of my Alaska trip. There are some things to consider such as fuel range and it can be challenging riding, but it was awesome.

There is at least one place to stay in Prudhoe. It was about $150 per night, but included all meals. We camped one night right next to the pipeline on an access road.

If you want to put your feet in the Artic Ocean you have to go on one of the oil companies tours. As I recall, they were about $35 and took half a day.

I don't think that you can stand atop Atigun Pass and not be glad you made the effort


Sent from my cave using smoke signals

[mtncrawler]

Originally Posted by mpenner

Do it!!!!!

The trip to Prudhoe Bay was one of the highlights of my Alaska trip. There are some things to consider such as fuel range and it can be challenging riding, but it was awesome.

There is at least one place to stay in Prudhoe. It was about $150 per night, but included all meals. We camped one night right next to the pipeline on an access road.

If you want to put your feet in the Artic Ocean you have to go on one of the oil companies tours. As I recall, they were about $35 and took half a day.

I don't think that you can stand atop Atigun Pass and not be glad you made the effort


Sent from my cave using smoke signals

Agree wholeheartedly. Something about crossing the Brooks Range (over Atigun) and into northern tundra - kind of surreal at times. Did it in 2013 and wish I had camped to and fro near Coldfoot (of course I had brilliant weather)

One tip on the Arctic Ocean tour - I was told I needed 24hrs reservation/notice so I missed out. Just be sure if its on you list of to-do's. I did not have a reservation at a hotel but it was no problem finding a room. I got lucky and had one to myself - but they are dorm like.

Safe travels!