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Parks Highway 0 with Bearfoot
ROAD THROUGH WILDERNESS The Denali Highway runs from east to west across the high al- pine wilderness of Alaska. Driving the road ta kes more than a few hours, owing to the often "washboard" nature of the road. Traveling at speeds of around 20-30 miles per hour is safest. There is easy viewing of many roadside lakes and streams.
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RIVER CROSSINGS The Denali Highwaycrossesseveralrivers,includingthefamed Susitna and Ma cla re n Rivers at Mile 80 and Mile 42 Denali Hwy.
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IN CANTWELL
At Cantwell, there's about a mile more to the Denali Highway, to the west of the Parks Highway. You can drive down to the Alaska Railroad track and several local businesses,as wellas the offical start ofthe Denali Highway, and old-time Cantwell.
SIGHTS TO SEE
The Denali Highway runs 135 miles between Cantwell, on the Parks High- way, and Paxson, on the Richardson.
Cantwell (Mile 135 Denali Highway) Gas stations, lodging, RV park, services. The Denali Highwayintersectsthe Parks Highway at Mile 210.
Brushkana (Mile 105)
BLM campground, grayling fishing.
Susitna River (Mile 80) Lodge two miles from the bridge. This large river starts in t he Alaska Range, pa sses bes ide Talkeetna, and drains into the Cook Inlet, across from Anchorage.
Maclaren River (Mile 42)
Lodge, kennels, tire repair. Maclaren Summit (Mile 37)
Scenicview pullout. Tangle Lakes (Mile 21)
BLMcampground, dayusearea,boatramp.
Paxson (Mile 0)
The Denali Highwayintersectsthe Richard- son Highway at Mile 186.
Public Restrooms on the Denali Highway Mile 105,56,22,21.5,7
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