Alaska - Dalton Highway

Description: Built in the 1970s to haul cargo to and from the nation`s largest oil field, the James Dalton highway was only opened for public use in 1994. The Dalton was recognized as an Alaska State Scenic Byway in 1998 for its spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife,

Time to Allow: Thirteen to 15 hours, each way. For a round-trip, most people take four full days.

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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org

"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."