Take the Scenic Route and Discover Maclaren Summit in AK

MacLaren Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.250m (4,101ft) above the sea level, in the US state of Alaska.

Maclaren Summit

Can I drive through Maclaren Summit in AK?

Tucked away on the central part of Alaska, the road to the summit is mostly unpaved. It’s called Denali Highway (Alaska Route 8). Conditions of the road vary from well maintained to rough and bumpy. Many rental car companies will prohibit driving the Denali Highway, but a number of companies do allow travelers to take their cars on this road. The road is 135 miles (217 km) long. It’s mostly unpaved and runs from Paxson on the Richardson Highway to Cantwell on the Parks Highway.

Is Maclaren Summit in AK open?

Set high in the mighty Alaska Range, the road is usually impassable from late October through late May. The road was opened in 1957 and it’s lightly traveled. The pass offers stunning views and easy access to alpine tundra.

 

 

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