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This is actually an old sectionof the Alaska Highway that was decommissioned because of a few persistently reoccurring washouts, which you cross over just after passing Drogheda Lake near the beginning of the trail. From there the old highway continues south, crossing over a couple of creeks and passing by a small waterfall on the right. Continuing on finds you entering what is called Petersen Canyon. The end of the trail (turn around spot) is where an old original wooden bridge was removed as part of returning the old highway back to nature.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Length: 10 km round trip. Allow 5 hours return
Directions: Mile 432 (km 695) of the Alaska Highway. Pull off the highway to the right onto gravel road just past the "Sawtooth Mountains" viewpoint pullout. Pass by private residence and an old gravel pit before ending at a road washout where the trail begins and motorized vehicles are no longer permitted. Park at gravel put or on edge of the washout.