Top of the World Highway

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Top of the World Highway, Scenic mountain highway between Dawson City and Tok, Canada and Alaska

The Top of the World Highway extends 301 kilometers through mountain ranges, connecting the Yukon Territory with interior Alaska at high elevations.

Construction of this northern transportation route concluded in 1955, establishing a vital link between gold mining communities in Alaska and Yukon Territory.

The route passes through territories where Indigenous peoples maintained traditional hunting grounds and migration paths before the establishment of the international border.

The highway remains accessible from May to September, with the Little Gold-Poker Creek border crossing operating during daylight hours in this period.

The road includes North America's northernmost international border crossing point, situated at an elevation of 1,376 meters above sea level.

Location: Yukon

Inception: 1955

GPS coordinates: 64.21670,-140.35000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:24

Natural wonders in remote Alaska locations

Alaska presents natural sites in remote areas distant from urban centers. These locations display the geological diversity of the state: glaciers, volcanoes, dunes, hot springs and waterfalls. Visitors discover historical mining sites, indigenous cultural locations and museums. The region enables encounters with brown bears, whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

Remote natural areas and historic sites in Yukon

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