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Pivot Point

Alaska > S Central Alaska > Seward Highway

Description

Mile 2.2 past the Weigh Station. A secluded area that usually free of the noise of the highway. Usually relatively wind free as well. Can be dry if it is raining due to the tree cover and angle of the rock. Usually shady and if it is nice out you can count on seeing at least one other party. Depending on the year, there might be a ton of bugs.

Getting There

At mile 2.2 from the weigh station you'll see a large grassy ramp. Turn around if coming from Anchorage and park off the road a bit. Head up the faint trail until it forks. Pivot Point is the right area once you reach the fork and upper pivot point is another 5 minute hike up the left fork. The Google map URL for where to pull off the highway and park is maps.app.goo.gl/xjJMDdWz7cu…

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Pivot Point parking area with "Shot Rock" on the left
[Hide Photo] Pivot Point parking area with "Shot Rock" on the left
The trail as seen from the parking spot.
[Hide Photo] The trail as seen from the parking spot.

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Chris McNeil
Anchorage, AK
[Hide Comment] Having heard horror stories of bad rock along the highway, I was amazed by the quality of rock at this area--although not the most textured rock, certainly worth the time of checking it out. Aug 17, 2014
Andres T
Chugiak, AK
[Hide Comment] Got chased out of Upper Pivot Point by a small black bear today. Didn’t mind people, was not aggressive, only wanted some sandwiches we just took out of our dry bag. May 5, 2020