# Dalton Highway

**Location:** Fairbanks to Deadhorse, AK | **Difficulty:** Hard | **Length:** 414 miles

**GPS:** 67.2145, -150.1123

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range and rear locker, 33"+ mud-terrain tires, 2–3" lift, rock sliders, and recovery gear required.

**Best season:** June - September

The ultimate bucket list drive. 414 miles of gravel from Fairbanks to the Arctic Ocean, crossing the Arctic Circle and traversing the Brooks Range. True wilderness with minimal services.

**Region:** Northwest • **Trail type:** Overlanding • **Rating:** 4.9/5

**Highlights:** Arctic Circle, Arctic Ocean, True wilderness, Bucket list, Pipeline

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Marion Creek Campground (Coldfoot, Alaska)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/alaska/marion-creek-campground)

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