trikebubble
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We drove north to Tuk in July 2018 from our home in Southern BC. We took 3 1/2 weeks and it was barely enough time. We drove North up the Cassiar and then returned back down the Alcan Hwy. I much preferred the Cassiar, but I Guess it's worth taking both routes (these are the only 2 roads to get you to the Yukon).
- Stewart/Hyder/Salmon Glacier - is well worth the short detour off the Cassiar. The Salmon Glacier is absolutely amazing, the road up is a a little bumpy... but well worth it. While we did not camp up at the viewpoint, their were people camped there for the night.
- Dawson City is a must stop for a couple days for sure. We stayed in the campground in the town itself, it allowed us to keep from driving for a few days, and just walk around and chill out, and enjoy what Dawson city has to offer.
- The Dempter Hwy - if it's on your list then fantastic, if not, I'd seriously consider adding it. I thought the entire Dempster Hwy was amazing from start to finish. We were fortunate enough to be able ot camp at the end of the point in Tuk, right on the Beaufort Sea. I do not think that is possible anymore, but it's still worth the drive to Tuk, even if the campsite has been pulled back from the point a bit.
- South Canol Road - If you are looking for something a little more remote on your return trip, check this 200+km route out. This was possibly my favorite section of road, easily felt the most remote (I think we caw more porcupines than other vehicles).
- Tetsa River Lodge on the Alcan Hwy - you must stop here for the best cinnamon bun in the Galaxy. (You can thank me later)
- Stewart/Hyder/Salmon Glacier - is well worth the short detour off the Cassiar. The Salmon Glacier is absolutely amazing, the road up is a a little bumpy... but well worth it. While we did not camp up at the viewpoint, their were people camped there for the night.
- Dawson City is a must stop for a couple days for sure. We stayed in the campground in the town itself, it allowed us to keep from driving for a few days, and just walk around and chill out, and enjoy what Dawson city has to offer.
- The Dempter Hwy - if it's on your list then fantastic, if not, I'd seriously consider adding it. I thought the entire Dempster Hwy was amazing from start to finish. We were fortunate enough to be able ot camp at the end of the point in Tuk, right on the Beaufort Sea. I do not think that is possible anymore, but it's still worth the drive to Tuk, even if the campsite has been pulled back from the point a bit.
- South Canol Road - If you are looking for something a little more remote on your return trip, check this 200+km route out. This was possibly my favorite section of road, easily felt the most remote (I think we caw more porcupines than other vehicles).
- Tetsa River Lodge on the Alcan Hwy - you must stop here for the best cinnamon bun in the Galaxy. (You can thank me later)