The notebook of Gates of the Arctic et Kobuk
Walk where the horizon opens.
Mountains without roads, river valleys, dunes and tundra form a demanding aerial shipping destination.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Mountain · River · Nature
Limited accessibility
Rhythm supported
General presentation
Gates of the Arctic et Kobuk
Mountains without roads, river valleys, dunes and tundra form a demanding aerial shipping destination.
To understand what Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk are, you must look to the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Reserve, Kobuk Valley National Park and Kobuk's Great Dunes. These places give us a view of a territory marked by mountain reliefs, riverscapes and natural spaces and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, you must plan a fairly long day. Also to be anticipated: no roads: essential taxi and autonomy aircraft and Arctic weather and very remote rescue. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. However, some sites require more walking, elevation or preparation.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Gates of the Arctic National Park and Reserve
- Kobuk Valley National Park
- Great dunes of Kobuk
Before you choose
- No roads: taxi plane and necessary autonomy
- Arctic weather and remote relief
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature park
Parc national et réserve des Gates of the Arctic
Gates of the Arctic is a roadless, unmarked and serviceless park made up of glacial valleys, wild rivers and Brooks Range Mountains. It is intended for very autonomous travellers or accompanied by specialized guides, with light aircraft access and serious preparation against cold, isolation and brutal weather.
Nature park
Parc national de Kobuk Valley
Kobuk Valley is surprised by its sand dunes in the middle of the Arctic, bordered by the Kobuk River, the tundra and the traces of caribou migration. The park does not have access to roads; the experience is based on plane-taxi, camp, immense silence and careful reading of conditions.
Remarkable location
Grandes dunes de Kobuk
The Grandes dunes de Kobuk This is the largest active dune field in the Arctic, in the heart of Kobuk Valley National Park. Access to the dune is a real expedition: taxi aircraft, off-track navigation and complete autonomy are essential.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
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