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The Atlas/Alaska/Glenn Highway (AK-1)

Glenn Highway (AK-1)

407 mi
Length
6
Verified stops
3,330 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

Anchorage to Glennallen, 179 mi. National Scenic Byway along the Matanuska River, Matanuska Glacier viewpoint at MP 101, Eureka Summit (3,332 ft).

// Mile by mile

What you'll hit along the way.

Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.

Mile 0.0

Young's Chevron

A reliable fuel stop in Tok before heading out onto the long stretches of the Glenn Highway.

Mile 45.0

Mentasta Lodge

A remote roadside stop offering food and a chance to rest amid the Wrangell Mountains backdrop.

Mile 195.0

Eureka Roadhouse

A historic midpoint landmark in the Talkeetna Mountains with sweeping alpine scenery nearby.

Mile 275.0

Turkey Red

A well-regarded local restaurant in Palmer for a proper sit-down meal after a long day of riding.

Mile 340.0

Indian Valley Mine

A historic gold mine site tucked along Turnagain Arm worth a brief stop to stretch and explore.

Mile 400.0

Gilpatricks

The final waypoint on the route as the Glenn Highway concludes near the coast.

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// Nearby & related
StopAlaska
Beluga Point Overlook
Alaska
Roadside pull-off at Mile 110.5 of the Seward Highway with 180-degree views over Turnagain Arm. Spotting scopes and interpretive signs on-site; prime spot to watch the bore tide surge and, in mid-July through August, beluga whales. One of the most-photographed stops on Alaska's most scenic highway.
StopAlaska
Exit Glacier — Kenai Fjords NP
Alaska
A short 8-mile spur off the Seward Highway at Mile 3 leads to the only road-accessible section of Kenai Fjords National Park. Paved trails reach the glacier face; the Glacier Overlook Loop (1.6 mi each way) gives a close-up view of the ice and the vast Harding Icefield above. Nature Center open seasonally with rangers on-site.
StopAlaska
Hub of Alaska — Glennallen
Alaska
24-hour Marathon fuel stop at the junction of the Glenn Highway (Mile 189) and the Richardson Highway in Glennallen — the only real commercial crossroads for roughly 150 miles in any direction. Convenience store, ATM, RV parking, propane, and a restaurant. Essential fuel point for any route connecting Anchorage to Valdez, Fairbanks, or the Denali Highway via Paxson.