Alaskajeff, May 22, 2014 #1. Not all rental vehicles are allowed on the McCarthy road, so check with your rental agency before you travel. The drive from Valdez to Chitna (where the McCarthy road begins) was all paved and except for a few very rough sections near Chitna is was no problem. That morning when I got off the boat in Valdez it was cold and raining and my stuff was already wet from Cordova rain. I tried to sleep but didn’t have much luck on the ride. We will contact you for payment and then that package will be delivered. More glaciers en route to Chitina and McCarthy. the operator champion ™ since 2007. Discover the beauty hidden in the maps. Maps show McCarthy, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States and nearby locations as seen from above. We arrived in Chitna about 1:30 and made a quick stop at the ranger station to ask about the road conditions. ), and then went on our way. Directions. What should we do with our last 5 days? If the package is under 216 linear inches (approximately 6x6x6) the cost is $7.50. Including McCarthy & Kennicott ghost towns and old copper mines, Valdez and Prince William Sound towns of Whittier and Cordova, The town was still shrouded in fog when we left it Tuesday morning, but as soon as we got a few miles away, it cleared up. - Here's our itinerary so far (see below). Our servers are happy to work with you to make your dining experience tip-top. This page provides an overview of McCarthy maps in the Maphill world atlas. Discussion in 'Alaska' started by Alaskajeff, May 22, 2014. McCarthy Road starts at the end of the Edgerton Highway in Chitina. McCarthy and Valdez roadtrip. The drive to McCarthy and Kennicott isn't your run-of-the-mill road trip. Valdez to Mccarthy 200 Miles . Log-in; Rezgo Locator, p. 139; Location Notice on Blue Bird lode Chittyna area, 8/4/1899; ML, Bk.3 (Bks.J&F), p. 113,114, 115 ; Acquired Nicolai Copper Mine in 1899 with McClelland; went over Glacier in 1900 to Kotsina and Chityna with McClelland and large party.TVN. Answer 1 of 3: Is there a way to get from McCarthy to Valdez by bus in 1 day? The Cor­do­va Cham­ber of Com­merce built this road back in 1914 to pro­mote access into the gold-rich inte­ri­or of Alas­ka. Feel free to download the PDF version of the McCarthy, AK map so that you can easily access it while you travel without any means to the Internet. The population was 28 at the 2010 census, down from 42 in 2000. Last summer we did Seward/Homer, so is Prince Wm sound that much different and special? Palin’s nomination by the GOP. Many of these same people provide our visitors with a variety of lodging accommodations, meals, gift shops, guiding, river rafting, air taxis and shuttle bus services. McCarthy- Valdez- Glenallen Today we drove back to Glenallen and the gravel road leading through Wrangell-St Elias National Park that we took two days ago was even more pictoresque with the sun shining. Valdez to McCarthy ... We tried waiting out the fog in Valdez, and it worked. From Cordova I took the night ferry which left at 11:00 at night and got into Valdez at 6:00 in the morning. Joined: Feb 25, 2011 Oddometer: 1,482 Location: Palmer, ALASKA. Officially called Route 10, the Edgerton is a scenic country drive of rolling meadows and shivering aspen trees … Alaskajeff Long timer. We stopped at Worthington Glacier (see pic below about collapsing ice cave! McCarthy, James 1898-1899. So here we go again, another long drive on a dirt road. Valdez and McCarthy Excursion. Is Valdez/Prince Wm Sound amazing? Getting to the McCarthy Road actually requires using two others; the Richardson Highway traveling between Valdez and Fairbanks; and the Edgerton Highway, a ribbon of blacktop that winds 33 miles east from Richardson Highway Junction to tiny Chitina, gateway to McCarthy. to McCarthy 359 miles 11 hours . QCMDR, 1899. The route follows the railbed of the defunct Copper River and Northwestern Railway, and utilizes the spectacular Kuskulana Bridge, built in 1910, spanning 238 feet (73 m) high above the Kuskulana River at mile 17. Answer 1 of 4: Driving from Valdez to McCarthy at the end of June and wondering if it's really worth stopping at any of the "attractions" along the way, or just beeline it to McCarthy and spend more time there. Whether you're stopping by for a morning espresso in McCarthy or sitting down for a relaxing lunch overlooking the Valdez harbor, you'll find a casual, friendly atmosphere filled with local faces and happy tummies. 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More glaciers en route to Chitina and McCarthy. the operator champion ™ since 2007. Discover the beauty hidden in the maps. Maps show McCarthy, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States and nearby locations as seen from above. We arrived in Chitna about 1:30 and made a quick stop at the ranger station to ask about the road conditions. ), and then went on our way. Directions. What should we do with our last 5 days? If the package is under 216 linear inches (approximately 6x6x6) the cost is $7.50. Including McCarthy & Kennicott ghost towns and old copper mines, Valdez and Prince William Sound towns of Whittier and Cordova, The town was still shrouded in fog when we left it Tuesday morning, but as soon as we got a few miles away, it cleared up. - Here's our itinerary so far (see below). Our servers are happy to work with you to make your dining experience tip-top. This page provides an overview of McCarthy maps in the Maphill world atlas. Discussion in 'Alaska' started by Alaskajeff, May 22, 2014. McCarthy Road starts at the end of the Edgerton Highway in Chitina. McCarthy and Valdez roadtrip. The drive to McCarthy and Kennicott isn't your run-of-the-mill road trip. Valdez to Mccarthy 200 Miles . Log-in; Rezgo Locator, p. 139; Location Notice on Blue Bird lode Chittyna area, 8/4/1899; ML, Bk.3 (Bks.J&F), p. 113,114, 115 ; Acquired Nicolai Copper Mine in 1899 with McClelland; went over Glacier in 1900 to Kotsina and Chityna with McClelland and large party.TVN. Answer 1 of 3: Is there a way to get from McCarthy to Valdez by bus in 1 day? The Cor­do­va Cham­ber of Com­merce built this road back in 1914 to pro­mote access into the gold-rich inte­ri­or of Alas­ka. Feel free to download the PDF version of the McCarthy, AK map so that you can easily access it while you travel without any means to the Internet. The population was 28 at the 2010 census, down from 42 in 2000. Last summer we did Seward/Homer, so is Prince Wm sound that much different and special? Palin’s nomination by the GOP. Many of these same people provide our visitors with a variety of lodging accommodations, meals, gift shops, guiding, river rafting, air taxis and shuttle bus services. McCarthy- Valdez- Glenallen Today we drove back to Glenallen and the gravel road leading through Wrangell-St Elias National Park that we took two days ago was even more pictoresque with the sun shining. Valdez to McCarthy ... We tried waiting out the fog in Valdez, and it worked. From Cordova I took the night ferry which left at 11:00 at night and got into Valdez at 6:00 in the morning. Joined: Feb 25, 2011 Oddometer: 1,482 Location: Palmer, ALASKA. Officially called Route 10, the Edgerton is a scenic country drive of rolling meadows and shivering aspen trees … Alaskajeff Long timer. We stopped at Worthington Glacier (see pic below about collapsing ice cave! McCarthy, James 1898-1899. So here we go again, another long drive on a dirt road. Valdez and McCarthy Excursion. Is Valdez/Prince Wm Sound amazing? Getting to the McCarthy Road actually requires using two others; the Richardson Highway traveling between Valdez and Fairbanks; and the Edgerton Highway, a ribbon of blacktop that winds 33 miles east from Richardson Highway Junction to tiny Chitina, gateway to McCarthy. to McCarthy 359 miles 11 hours . QCMDR, 1899. The route follows the railbed of the defunct Copper River and Northwestern Railway, and utilizes the spectacular Kuskulana Bridge, built in 1910, spanning 238 feet (73 m) high above the Kuskulana River at mile 17. Answer 1 of 4: Driving from Valdez to McCarthy at the end of June and wondering if it's really worth stopping at any of the "attractions" along the way, or just beeline it to McCarthy and spend more time there. Whether you're stopping by for a morning espresso in McCarthy or sitting down for a relaxing lunch overlooking the Valdez harbor, you'll find a casual, friendly atmosphere filled with local faces and happy tummies. It's 7-8 hours from Anchorage, with the last 61 miles-between Chitina and the Kennicott River-on an historic, gravel road. That takes us past the Worthington Glacier,… Alaska 2010 - McCarthy to Valdez … The McCarthy and Kennicott townsites and much of our surrounding land are privately owned. The total CO2 Emission for your Valdez - McCarthy bus trip is 46.44 kg Your total cost to travel by bus from Valdez to McCarthy is about 186.0 USD (~186.0 USD) Other routes RoadTrip Map West-McCarthy to Valdez, Alaska Click on the icons for more information. Local Knowledge from Southcentral Alaska. 12/7/01. 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Choose from a wide variety of map styles. The road is almost 100 miles long, of which 35 miles or so are paved. W e accommodate all different diets, from gluten-free to vegan to carnivorous. Saying bye to Valdez Alaska and heading towards McCarthy. Note that the ferry from Valdez-Whittier Valdez is also the terminal of the oil pipeline from Prudhoe bay, not that you can see anything of the tanker loading operation. Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve. Or do you have to make an overnight stop in Glenallen/Chitina? Would it be better to do McCarthy area? Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve Tourism Contact Wrangell Mountain Air regarding a flight into McCarthy from Chitina. in Valdez-Cordova (Alaska) Contents: Census-Designated Place The population development of McCarthy as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images). Title Nizina Bridge, Mile 8, Nizina Road, McCarthy, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK Contributor Names Historic American Engineering Record, creator The cost from Glennallen to McCarthy is $15 per package, with a $1 per pound charge for every pound over 15 pounds. 1:40. Geography and location. We got some awesome shots of our drive through Keystone Canyon and through Thompson Pass. Answer 1 of 4: Driving from Valdez to McCarthy at the end of June and wondering if it's really worth stopping at any of the "attractions" along the way, or just beeline it to McCarthy and spend more time there. McCarthy and Kennicott are located four miles from each other in the middle of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, approximately 120 … Valdez to McCarthy, AK In the morning, we left a message with a guy named Mark, who is the brother of our friend, Dave, in New Meadows, Idaho. Sign-up Now; Already a member? This is one of the most spectacular areas of the world, and the flight should be magnificent. The swans were majestatically traversing dark blue lakes and the squirrels (red ones!) Alaska - Valdez and/or McCarthy? We then walked over to the harbor and watched fishermen clean boats and salmon splash in the water below us. You might also consider a flight from McCarthy to Valdez and justify it as a combination transportation-flight seeing trip. The road is gravel-surfaced, and often very rough with many washboards and sharp turns. McCarthy. Valdez to McCarthy 176 miles 5 hours Fairbanks to McCarthy 374 miles 9 1/2 hours Denali N.P. Back out the rough and tumble McCarthy Highway and a gas stop in Chitina before latching onto the Richardson Highway. Full-time, part-time and seasonal residents occupy homes and cabins throughout the area. Get free map for your website. p. 3; 1:1. After enjoying some delicious freshly baked almond-poppy seed muffins (definitely our favorite of our morning treats thus far), we packed up and said goo dbye to our temporary home quickly so as not to waste the clear skies. By Air Arrangements can also be made to fly from small airports close to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park such as Valdez, Glennallen or Chitina. Location: McCarthy to Valdez, Ak For the first time since arriving in Alaska we woke up to a clear blue sky. Maphill is more than just a map gallery. Day 4 - Valdez to McCarthy My dad and I grabbed breakfast at the Totem Inn Restaurant and read the paper, which was a day old and full of news of Gov. McCarthy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States. PANORAMA VIEW FROM UPPER CAMP, DOWN McCARTHY CREEK, FROM THE HIGH TUNNEL - Green Butte Copper Company, McCarthy Creek 12 miles Northeast of McCarthy, McCarthy, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK HAER AK,20-MCAR.V,1-6.tif 5,000 × 3,566; 17.01 MB Cop­per brought peo­ple to Kennicott/ McCarthy, and gold kept them com­ing, usu­al­ly via Dan Creek Road. By vangorichards on 2019-08-04 • ( 1 Comment) There is a road, Highway 10, coming off the highway to Valdez that goes to an old town called McCarthy. McCarthy is a long way from Chitina where the tarseal ends and even then you have to negotiate a foot bridge to get to the town. He has some property in McCarthy, AK, and we were headed there, so we left a message. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Alaskajeff, May 22, 2014 #1. Not all rental vehicles are allowed on the McCarthy road, so check with your rental agency before you travel. The drive from Valdez to Chitna (where the McCarthy road begins) was all paved and except for a few very rough sections near Chitna is was no problem. That morning when I got off the boat in Valdez it was cold and raining and my stuff was already wet from Cordova rain. I tried to sleep but didn’t have much luck on the ride. We will contact you for payment and then that package will be delivered. More glaciers en route to Chitina and McCarthy. the operator champion ™ since 2007. Discover the beauty hidden in the maps. Maps show McCarthy, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States and nearby locations as seen from above. We arrived in Chitna about 1:30 and made a quick stop at the ranger station to ask about the road conditions. ), and then went on our way. Directions. What should we do with our last 5 days? If the package is under 216 linear inches (approximately 6x6x6) the cost is $7.50. Including McCarthy & Kennicott ghost towns and old copper mines, Valdez and Prince William Sound towns of Whittier and Cordova, The town was still shrouded in fog when we left it Tuesday morning, but as soon as we got a few miles away, it cleared up. - Here's our itinerary so far (see below). Our servers are happy to work with you to make your dining experience tip-top. This page provides an overview of McCarthy maps in the Maphill world atlas. Discussion in 'Alaska' started by Alaskajeff, May 22, 2014. McCarthy Road starts at the end of the Edgerton Highway in Chitina. McCarthy and Valdez roadtrip. The drive to McCarthy and Kennicott isn't your run-of-the-mill road trip. Valdez to Mccarthy 200 Miles . Log-in; Rezgo Locator, p. 139; Location Notice on Blue Bird lode Chittyna area, 8/4/1899; ML, Bk.3 (Bks.J&F), p. 113,114, 115 ; Acquired Nicolai Copper Mine in 1899 with McClelland; went over Glacier in 1900 to Kotsina and Chityna with McClelland and large party.TVN. Answer 1 of 3: Is there a way to get from McCarthy to Valdez by bus in 1 day? The Cor­do­va Cham­ber of Com­merce built this road back in 1914 to pro­mote access into the gold-rich inte­ri­or of Alas­ka. Feel free to download the PDF version of the McCarthy, AK map so that you can easily access it while you travel without any means to the Internet. The population was 28 at the 2010 census, down from 42 in 2000. Last summer we did Seward/Homer, so is Prince Wm sound that much different and special? Palin’s nomination by the GOP. Many of these same people provide our visitors with a variety of lodging accommodations, meals, gift shops, guiding, river rafting, air taxis and shuttle bus services. McCarthy- Valdez- Glenallen Today we drove back to Glenallen and the gravel road leading through Wrangell-St Elias National Park that we took two days ago was even more pictoresque with the sun shining. Valdez to McCarthy ... We tried waiting out the fog in Valdez, and it worked. From Cordova I took the night ferry which left at 11:00 at night and got into Valdez at 6:00 in the morning. Joined: Feb 25, 2011 Oddometer: 1,482 Location: Palmer, ALASKA. Officially called Route 10, the Edgerton is a scenic country drive of rolling meadows and shivering aspen trees … Alaskajeff Long timer. We stopped at Worthington Glacier (see pic below about collapsing ice cave! McCarthy, James 1898-1899. So here we go again, another long drive on a dirt road. Valdez and McCarthy Excursion. Is Valdez/Prince Wm Sound amazing? Getting to the McCarthy Road actually requires using two others; the Richardson Highway traveling between Valdez and Fairbanks; and the Edgerton Highway, a ribbon of blacktop that winds 33 miles east from Richardson Highway Junction to tiny Chitina, gateway to McCarthy. to McCarthy 359 miles 11 hours . QCMDR, 1899. The route follows the railbed of the defunct Copper River and Northwestern Railway, and utilizes the spectacular Kuskulana Bridge, built in 1910, spanning 238 feet (73 m) high above the Kuskulana River at mile 17. Answer 1 of 4: Driving from Valdez to McCarthy at the end of June and wondering if it's really worth stopping at any of the "attractions" along the way, or just beeline it to McCarthy and spend more time there. Whether you're stopping by for a morning espresso in McCarthy or sitting down for a relaxing lunch overlooking the Valdez harbor, you'll find a casual, friendly atmosphere filled with local faces and happy tummies. It's 7-8 hours from Anchorage, with the last 61 miles-between Chitina and the Kennicott River-on an historic, gravel road. That takes us past the Worthington Glacier,… Alaska 2010 - McCarthy to Valdez … The McCarthy and Kennicott townsites and much of our surrounding land are privately owned. 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