The Tiny Town In Alaska You’ve Never Heard Of But Will Fall In Love With
By Courtney|Published March 25, 2017
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
From Alaska’s largest city of Anchorage, head south on the Seward Highway for about 100 miles towards the enchanting little alpine village of Moose Pass. Keep your eyes peeled, because if you blink – you just might miss this charming little town on the Kenai Peninsula. This picturesque town with a population around roughly 200 residents is situated on the shores of Upper Trail Lake at milepost 29.5 on the Seward Highway, and what it has to offer is truly unique. Just see for yourself…
Head south on the Seward Highway towards the town of Moose Pass.
When the original Iditarod Trail was blazed from Seward (heading north) to transport gold and supplies, the abundance of moose in the area prompted the town to be named Moose Pass.
Make sure you check out the timeline of events the next time you visit Moose Pass, which will give you a major dose of information on the local history and culture.
Local residents in Moose Pass are highly dedicated to preserving the purity and tranquil beauty of the wilderness that surrounds this area.
Situated on the shores of Upper Trail Lake, you might not know that Moose Pass is a very popular destination for summertime visitors from all around the world.
While many might associate Moose Pass as simply 'the town you drive through when heading to Seward' - it is actually quite the major attraction within itself.
Hiking, wildlife viewing, flying and flight-seeing are just a few of the local activities that attract visitors to Moose Pass from all around the world each year.
Over the years the waterwheel has been maintained and restored by Frank Roycroft's stepsons and grandsons, and today it is still on display off the side of the road in town.
With a variety of fantastic flavors, hospitable service by friendly locals and a really lovely gift shop as well - this is a hidden gem that everyone should visit before leaving town. Plus after one bite of fudge, we can guarantee that you'll be craving to come back to Moose Pass sooner than later!
For a closer look into this tiny little gem of a town, check out the YouTube video and experience what Moose Pass looks like from the aerial perspective of a seaplane flight.
