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East Alaska 0 with Bearfoot THOMPSON
PASS
Back on the Richardson Highway, head south to Thompson Pass (Mile 26) and destination Valdez.
THOMPSON PASS
Thompson Pass is an old time route through the mountains above Valdez. In winter, Thompson Pass is covered with snow. There still may be some snow left if you drive through the pass in June.
WORTHINGTON GLACIER
WorthingtonGlacierisaroadsideglacierwithaday-useareain Thompson Pass. Not only is the glacier rapidly receding, but the treeline is moving higher up the pass as the climate warms. Use caution when hiking and walking in the area. It is dangerous to walk on or near a glacier without a guide because of falling ice and roc k.
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RICHARDSON HIGHWAY
SIGHTS AND PLACES
The Richardson Highway runs south to Valdez. Here are some sights near Valdez on the Richardson Highway.
Billy Mitchell (Mile 48 Richardson)
Rest area by Billy Mitchell Mountain. Tsaina River Bridge (Mile 37)
Crossthe Tsaina River. Tsaina River (Mile 34.5)
Tsaina River views. WorthingtonGlacier (Mile29)
Road accessible glacier,with rest area. Thompson Pass Summit (Mile26)
Summit ofThompson Passat 2,678feet. Blueberry Lake (Mile 24)
Campground, fishing, day use.
Keystone Canyon (Mile 16)
The Richardson drives th rough a dra- matic canyon, beside Lowe River rapids.
Railroad Tunnel (Mile 15)
Abandoned would-be railroad tunnel.
Bridal Veil Falls (Mile 14)
Tall waterfall right along the Richardson Highway. Pullout.
Horsetail Falls (Mile 13.5)
Fan shaped waterfall, with pullout.
Dayville Road (Mile 3)
Road to Allison Point. Pink& SilverSalmonfishing.
Old V aldez (Mile 0)
The Richardson Highway mil e-m arkers officially end here, but Valdez is still 3.5 mil es away.
Airport & Campground (3.4 Miles from Valdez) TheValdezAirport, withflightseeing planes, helicopters, and fli ghts to Anchorage.
Crooked Creek (1 MileFrom Valdez)
Salmon viewing and spawning area. Walkableplatform andVisitorCenter.
Valdez, Alaska
tit Public Restrooms on the Lower Richardson Highway.
Mile 48,29,24, 1 ON THE RICHARDSON