A closer look
If you want to drive 414 miles through completely barren, freezing wilderness with absolutely zero medical facilities or cell service, the Dalton Highway is waiting for you. Originally carved out of the permafrost as a private haul road for constructing the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, this gravel death trap was never meant for tourists. It remains one of the most isolated roads on the planet, dominated by massive 18-wheelers hauling industrial gear through blinding blizzards. One wrong move, and your car isn't just stuck; it's part of the tundra until spring.
