jmezmom Posted October 23, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Does the Avis rental have maps for the emerald lake drive or will it be in the Murrays guide I will buy next spring? How long should I plan on having the rental car to drive to the lake and stop at the places Murrays guide suggests? Any tips on this drive would be appreciated! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diverearl Posted October 23, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Does the Avis rental have maps for the emerald lake drive or will it be in the Murrays guide I will buy next spring? Murray's guide will get you there and back with all the information you would ever want along the way. Money well spent IMO. How long should I plan on having the rental car to drive to the lake and stop at the places Murrays guide suggests?Any tips on this drive would be appreciated! Thanks We spent most of the day on the drive, a couple of us dropped the rest of our group off to do some shopping / sight seeing in town and we went back out to the cemetery and waterfall just behind the railroad yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judynorth Posted October 24, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 24, 2008 The drive is only about 75 miles each way so it doesn't take long if you just drive. However, you will probably make many stops to view and photograph the beautiful scenery. The road is good and the driving is easy and there is only one road so you can't get lost. We picked up our car at 8 AM when Avis opened and returned it by about 4 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercedMike Posted October 24, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I made up a webpage about this trip. Check out our review and pics at http://www.elite.net/~thehalls/skagway.html Have a GREAT cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judynorth Posted October 24, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I also have pix from our drive into the Yukon in 2005- http://travel.webshots.com/album/362138430EskzvC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinwen Posted October 24, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Where can I buy this Murrays Guide? I looked on Amazon but could not find it there. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougH Posted October 24, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Murrays guide is great and there is no need for any maps as there is really only one road with almost no turnoffs. almost impossible to get lost. I'd allow 4-5 hours as a rough guide, as others said you will be making many stops for photos. I've usually been up early in the season but this year went up mid Sept. Sure was nice to see the fall colors but think I prefer early in the year with snow on the mountains and the lakes still frozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judynorth Posted October 24, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Where can I buy this Murrays Guide? I looked on Amazon but could not find it there. Thanks! Here is the website: http://*****/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonDreamr1 Posted October 25, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I think we picked up the car a little after 8 and we were back around 4:30. Avis does give you a little tourist ad book that has a map- but Murray's guide actually tells you want you are seeing and is worth getting. The photos from our trip are under Klondike Highway (I know I take too many of them and really need to sort out the better ones) http://norticprincess.shutterfly.com/alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmezmom Posted October 25, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks to all of you who posted your pictures.....I looked at ALL of them! We reserved our car for 8 am and a return of 6 to give us plenty of time. thanks for all the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_firefighter Posted October 25, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I made up a webpage about this trip. Check out our review and pics at http://www.elite.net/~thehalls/skagway.html Have a GREAT cruise! Thank you.I enjoyed reading your review! I have sent you an email.This sounds like a wonderful drive.We have been looking for a day trip to fit our port schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kGCAL Posted October 25, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 25, 2008 maybe print out the map of Skagway town itself is what you will need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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