Part 2 | Motorcycle Riding Alaska's Seward Highway - National Scenic Byway

My favorite motorcycle road of all time is from Anchorage to Seward on Alaska's Seward Highway. This is Part 2 of the Seward Highway series. Several small communities dot the highway as you motorcycle south. About 40 scenic miles from Anchorage is Girdwood, a small town tucked into a rain-forest valley. If you plan to spend a few nights in the Anchorage area while touring, one of the best places is the Alyeska Hotel, by far your best choice for lodging. The Hotel is 4 miles from the Seward Highway turn off, as far as you can ride on that particular route. Just on the other side of the hill is Alyeska Ski Resort. There are numerous good lunch spots in the valley, or maybe ride the tram from the Hotel to the top of the mountain for lunch with a view. Hiking opportunities abound in such places as the Winner Creek trail (photo). Girdwood has a decidedly funky vibe. Fuel up here before traveling on the 50+ mile distance (depending on side trips) to the next gas station.

Check back later to Motodometer for Part 3 of this post.