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Maclaren Summit – a close up of the emblem on a car📷 Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash
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Maclaren Summit

Paxson, AK

Views

At about 4,086 feet, one of the highest road passes in Alaska, on the gravel Denali Highway. Tundra, kettle lakes and the Alaska Range spread out all around.

Nearest town
Paxson, AK
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
63.1400, -146.5400
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Alaska’s Richardson and Denali highways© Paxson Woelber · CC BY 2.0
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Alaska’s Richardson and Denali highways

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FAQs

Where is Maclaren Summit?

Maclaren Summit is in Paxson, AK, at GPS 63.1400, -146.5400. It is about 77 mi from Cantwell.

Which road trips pass Maclaren Summit?

Maclaren Summit is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Alaska’s Richardson and Denali highways.

What is there to see near Maclaren Summit?

Places worth a stop nearby: Denali Visitor Center (84 mi), Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center (89 mi) and Matanuska Glacier (101 mi).

When is the best time to visit Maclaren Summit?

Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)