tempoct Posted March 2, 2006 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hi, How long does it take for the scenic drive from Anchorage to Talkeetna? Street & Trip is telling about 2-3 hrs drive stright but I believe that we might need lots of stops for photograph :). I'm thinking of leaving Anchorage around 8a, scenic drive to Matanuska Glacier and hike with MICA for 2 hrs, then scenic drive (which quick lunch on the way) to Talkeetna and trying to reach there around 6p. Not sure if it is possible or too tight for a day. At Talkeetna, we probably go Summit flight later on the same day or early morning. Also, is there any grocery/super market in Talkeetna? or any other place along the way to Denali? or I must stock up from Anchorage? Suggestion is welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARRTrain Posted March 2, 2006 #2 Share Posted March 2, 2006 It is about a 2 1/2 drive, not counting your stops. Last chance to stock up on supplies is in Wasilla. There are small grocery type places in Talkeetna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempoct Posted March 2, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Let's say I take 10-15 mins each time I stop for photograph. On average, Are they like 10-15 stops? or more like 3-4 stops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARRTrain Posted March 2, 2006 #4 Share Posted March 2, 2006 It has been about 6 years since I drove up that way. I never slowed down to see the sights though. There has been some road construction up there the last few years. I'd probably say maybe 3-5 stops. You'll go through Willow and Houston and then about 30-40 miles until the Talkeetna Turnoff and then about another 15 miles to Talkeetna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 2, 2006 #5 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Matanuska Glacier is 2 hours from Anchorage, but I strongly suggest you consider the 4 hour hike, you just don't get anywhere on the 2 hour one. Going longer will take you to the lake and the big water falls and crevases. It will be about 2-3 hours from there to Talkeetna. Your last grocery stop is Wasilla with everything there, Walmart, Fred Meyer, Safeway. Definately stock up there, or in Anchorage before you leave. Talkeetna has convenience stores with a limited selection in a pinch. No way to judge how much time you will need, but with your early start, you could be in Talkeetna that evening, but I wouldn't schedule a flightseeing that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen G Posted March 3, 2006 #6 Share Posted March 3, 2006 The drive from Anc. to Matanuska is really beautiful. Be sure to take a lot of pictures because the drive from Wasilla to Talkeetna is mostly tree lined and you don't see anything. We were very disapointed at driving miles on a very streight road and seeing nothing but trees! It wouldn't have been so bad if we weren't expecting to see alot of beautiful seanery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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