Part 2 | Motorcycle to Alaska's Independence Mine

A favorite Alaskan motorcycle day ride is the route from Anchorage to the historic Independence Mine. This is Part 2 of the Independence Mine Ride series.

A few miles after you leave Anchorage on the Glenn Highway, take the Hiland road exit, right on Eagle River Loop then right on Eagle River Road. This route winds through some scenic motorcycling along the Eagle River Valley for 14 miles, until it terminates at the Eagle River Nature Center . Photo credit Laura Hillary. Take time to explore the nature trails or view salmon in the river from the observation deck. Remember, if you see a bear, slowly, quietly back away careful not to crack a twig or make the faintest sound and then run like hell!

On your way back towards the town of Eagle River, take a right on Eagle River Loop Road and a right on Old Glenn Highway. This route will avoid the interstate-like Glenn Highway as long as possible, and increase your enjoyment of the ride to Independence Mine. Total side trip distance = 28 miles and a bit less than an hour on the motorcycle.

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