How to get to Tofty by car, an abandoned mining town in Alaska?
Tofty is an abandoned mining town located in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska.
Where is Tofty?
Located in the central part of Alaska, the town was known for its high gold production.
Why is it called Tofty?
The town is named after A. F. Tofty, who discovered gold in the area.
Is the road to Tofty unpaved?
The road to the town is called Tofty Road. It is entirely unpaved, and the town is located at the end of the road.
How long is the road to Tofty?
The road to Tofty is 23.01 km (14.3 miles) long, starting beyond the end of the Elliott Highway to the north, about half a mile east of Manley Hot Springs.
How challenging is the road to Tofty?
The State of Alaska has been improving the road recently. It is now a one-lane dirt road with some recent upgrades, including new culverts and added gravel in areas that become very muddy during wet conditions. The road has a couple of fords over creeks that do not have culverts. Littered with brush and large rocks in several places, some culverts have become clogged with silt and debris, causing several creeks to divert around them and flow over the road.
Is the road to Tofty open in winter?
The road is now kept open in winter, but due to heavy snowfall in the area, it can become temporarily impassable due to snow or overflow.
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