The first major milestone on the haul road is the mighty Yukon River. Anyone interested in river hydraulics might be interested to know that the river flow prior to spring breakup is 15,000 cfs. During spring break up it jumps to 500,000 cfs. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. Gas, food, and lodging is available at the Yukon River. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. personnel take care of the pipeline and the oil flowing through on its 800-mile journey to Valdez, Alaska.
Some folks get here and simply turn around and head back.
Not our group. We assembled for a group photograph, stretched our legs, got back in the cars, and headed north. You can buy gas, food, and gifts, and there's even lodging available. The next available services are 244 miles to the north. Driving north from Coldfoot we went through some positively beautiful country.