M'Clintock: West Ridge

Distance: 2 km
Elevation Gain: 250 m (820 ft)
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy

Date Added: June 4, 2008
Last Update: August 23, 2008

This is a quick day (or hour?) hike that provides a panoramic view with Marsh Lake, the M'Clintock River, and the Yukon River. Mount Lorne can be seen directly across the valley. There is not much of a trail above the first viewpoint, so use your own discretion.

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Driving Directions

Drive 2 kms north of the M'Clintock Bridge on the Alaska Highway. Turn right and park at the base of the gravel pit.

Trail Description

From the base of the gravel pit, walk straight up the pit to the opposite corner. Or, if it is boggy, follow the obvious truck trail for a couple hundred meters and walk across to the other end of the gravel pit.

Climb up to the trees and look for a small trail. This trail meanders up the hillside to the first viewpoint, and at times may not be visible for short intervals over rock.

After the first viewpoint, the trail somewhat vanishes. Stay along the edge of the rock face and scramble up a small rocky area to the second viewpoint.

From here, you can continue to explore a little higher up the ridge. Follow the same route down.

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