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BearfootCheckpoint:SterlingHighwaymilemarkersstart inSeward. CooperLanding,whichis100 milesfromAnchorage, runsfromMile45 to55.
STERLING
HIGHWAY
The Sterling Highway branches off the Seward Highway 88 miles south of Anchorage.
THE STERLING HIGHWAY
The Sterling Highway runs 138 miles west of the Seward High- way, from the Cooper Landing area to Homer. The Sterling High- way follows the mighty Kenai River to the towns of Soldotna and Kenai. Then , following the coast of Cook Inlet, the Sterling Highway heads farther southwest, past the towns of Ninilchik and Anchor Point, until the highway ends in Homer on Kache- mak Bay. The Sterling Highway mileage starts with mile marker 37 at Tern Lake Junction.
KENAI PENINSULA EXPLORATION
The Sterling Highway takes you across the Kenai Peninsula to
the shores of Cook Inlet. Towns along Cook Inlet are small and
charming, located in a mild maritime climate with plenty of
sunny weather. The Kenai Peninsula is known worldwide as a
fishing hotspot with saltwater, river and lake fishing. You can do
more than fish , though - and camping, hiking, rafting, kayaking
and bear viewing are popular with tourists and Alaskans.
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STERLING HIGHWAY
TOWNS & PLACES TO SEE The Sterling Highway runs 138 miles westfrom TernLakeJunctiontoHomer.
Tern LakeJunction (Mile 37 Sterling Highway and Mile 37 Seward Hwy.) The Ste rli ng Highw ay sta rts at Mile 3 7, also 37 miles from the town of Seward.
Cooper Landing (Mile 45-55) Fishing town alongthe Kenai River. Many busi- nesses,activitiesand lodging.
Sterling (Mile 81)
Spread out town on the outskirts of Soldot na. Famous for canoe tr ails and recreation areas.
Soldotna (Mile 94)
The largest commercial center on the Kenai. River fishing from boardwalks.
Kenai (Mile 11 Kenai Spur HWy)
Turnonthe KenaiSpurHighwayfrom Mile 94 ofthe Sterling Highway. Scenic town at the mouth of the Kenai River. Fishing, campgrounds, dipnetting, and Russian era churches and log buildings.
Kasilof (Mile 109)
Kasilof is a small fishing town, located south of Soldotna along Cook Inlet.
Clam Gulch (Mile 117.5)
Recreation area and small settlement. Famous for beaches and salt water charters.
Ninilchik (Mile 134)
Fishing town wit h great views, many local businesses. Fairgrounds wit h major Alas- kan events throughout the summer.
Anchor Point (Mile 156)
Town along the Anchor River on the out- skirts of Homer. Artisans, river fishing.
Homer (Mile 172)
The end of the Sterling Highway. Scenic ocean town on explorable Kachemak Bay. Boat harbor, town center, and road onto Homer Spit.
Public Restrooms on the Sterling Highway Mile 48,50.5,58,82,96, 109.5, 117, 136.5, 169.5
STERLING