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Takhini Crossing Pullout, Yukon

by Murray Lundberg


Campgrounds and Rest Areas in the Yukon

    This large gravel pullout is located at Km 1454 of the Alaska Highway. It has no facilities. Two interpretive signs, about the Overland Trail, and famous local Elijah Smith Tämey.


Takhini Crossing Pullout, Yukon
An aerial view of the Takhini Crossing Pullout. Click on it to open an interactive map in a new window.

Takhini Crossing Pullout, Yukon
Approaching the Takhini Crossing Pullout from the south, in heavy wildfire smoke.

Takhini Crossing Pullout, Yukon
The Takhini Crossing Pullout from the south.

Takhini Crossing Pullout, Yukon
The Overland Trail - see the text of the interpretive signs here, and see much more about the Overland Trail here.

Takhini Crossing Pullout, Yukon
Elijah Smith Tämey

Takhini Crossing Pullout, Yukon
This pullout is a place to rest for as long as you need,
but park off to one end, out of the way of the mailboxes in particular.