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RICHARDSON HIGHWAY
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VALDEZ
Thompson Pass isa high mountain pass that connects Valdez to the Copper Valley.
Goat Trail To Valdez
The original trail through Keystone Canyon into Val- dez was called the "Goat Trail." The Goat Trail is still visible, high on the moun- tain walls as you enter Valdez through Keystone Canyon beside the Lowe River.
Lt. W.R. Abercrombie ex- plored this route through Keystone Canyon and Thompson Pass in or- der to build a safer trail into the Copper Valley. He followed old Native trails through Keystone Canyon. You can hike the Goat Trail by starting in Keystone Canyon at Mile 12.5 Richardson Highway, and follow it for around two miles. Ask for a map at the visitor center.
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Scenic Mountain Pass
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Bearfoot Checkpoint:At2,678 feet high, Thompson Pass cuts through snowy mountains, even in mid-summer.
Scenic Mountain Pass
Thompson Pass is scenic, with mountainous tundra terrain in the summer, and plenty of snow in the winter. Due to the incredible snowfall and high peaks, Thompson Pass is a favorite location for snowboarding, skiing and snowmobiling during the Alaskan springtime. Beyond Thompson Pass Summit, the road quickly descends to nearly sea level , following the Lowe River into Valdez past scenic waterfalls and rocky canyons.