In Alaska, Dalton Highway is a fun ride for ATVers of every skill level. This road is part of the Brooks Range and is considered a true ATVing adventure for North American ATV riders with the many kinds of terrain that are encountered.
The local tundra citizens such as arctic foxes, muskoxen (found particularly north of Slope Mountain), caribou, peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and rough-legged hawks are found in abundance in these areas. If you encounter one of the larger residents of the area, don't get too close they may interpret this as an aggressive action on your part and react. Generally they will just watch you carefully to make sure you just keep passing through.
Most of this trail is rated as easy, but at the 240 mile marker the elevation begins a 4700 steep, rocky climb and this is the part of the ATV rider more experienced ATVers will truly enjoy. Not only is this area full of scenic beauty and wildlife, it is also one extremely fun ride. Pack along extra gasoline as there are no facilities to get gas until the end on this ATV trail make sure that you have ample gas and everyone that you are riding ATVs with knows to bring along a good supply with them.
People new to riding ATVs should be sure to have someone along for the ride that is much more knowledgeable in their riding skills. Additionally, Alaskan weather conditions are famous for their spur of the moment changes and dramatic declines into something less than pleasurable. So make sure to pack along warmer clothing and basic necessities for your ride along the way. There is primitive camping allowed on this road and the standards of Treadlightly apply when camping here. If you bring it in, bring it out and keep Dalton Highway riding area looking great for the next ATVer.
