Anchorage to Cooper Landing
Driving Anchorage to Cooper Landing: A Scenic Masterpiece
The drive from Anchorage to Cooper Landing is one of the most beautiful road trips in North America. Following the Seward Highway along the Turnagain Arm and through the Chugach Mountains, it offers breathtaking views.
Turnagain Arm & Beluga Point
The first stretch of the drive winds along the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet. Pull over at Beluga Point to search for white beluga whales swimming near the shore.
Portage Valley & Turnagain Pass
As you leave Turnagain Arm, you climb into the Kenai Mountains. Stop at Turnagain Pass (elevation 988 feet) to stretch your legs and take in the alpine meadows.
Entering the Kenai Peninsula
After descending Turnagain Pass, you turn onto the Sterling Highway towards Cooper Landing. The road follows the turquoise headwaters of the Kenai River.
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