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The second part of our journey takes us south through Denali National Park, featuring North Americas tallest mountain. We’ll then explore the area around the western Kenai Peninsula and the waters of Cook Inlet, before heading over to the spectacular Katmai National Park. We’ll head back north to Anchorage via the beautiful Kodiak Island, followed by the valleys and glaciers of the eastern Kenai Peninsula.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 25 Total Distance: 1199 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 35 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAFA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAFA(PAFA) to Tanana River(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.11NM Bearing: 218\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south to the river and then follow it to the southwest<\/p>\n

Tanana River(POI1) to Tanana River(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.82NM Bearing: 227\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river southwest<\/p>\n

Tanana River(POI2) to PANN(PANN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.56NM Bearing: 237\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will meet the Nenana river at the town of Nenana. Just to the south of the town is the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PANN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.69 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PANN(PANN) to Clear Station(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.63NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Nenana river south<\/p>\n

Clear Station(POI3) to Nenana River(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the Nenana River as it heads south<\/p>\n

Nenana River(POI4) to Healy(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.91NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will meet the Healy river from the east at the town of Healy. Continue following the Nenana river south<\/p>\n

Healy(POI5) to Denali National Park(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.66NM Bearing: 153\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town of Healy, head south into the valley as you enter Denali National Park<\/p>\n

Denali National Park(POI6) to PAIN(PAIN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.49NM Bearing: 164\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just as the valley widens, you&apos;ll see the airport ahead<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 28.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAIN(PAIN) to Denali(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.3NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue southeast along the valley. The river and accompanying roads lead the way<\/p>\n

Denali(POI7) to Chavey Lakes(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.47NM Bearing: 172\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the river along the valley<\/p>\n

Chavey Lakes(POI8) to PAST(PAST)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.81NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the valley opens up, turn right and follow the highway along the valley to the southwest. The airport sits alongside the right edge of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 69.72 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAST(PAST) to Chulitna River(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.21NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the river southwest along the valley As the river starts to widen, you&apos;ll come to an opening on your left that leads into the next valley. As you head through the gap, a quick look to the right should give you a great view of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. Leading down from the mountain is the Eldridge Glacier<\/p>\n

Chulitna River(POI9) to Indian River(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.65NM Bearing: 160\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you&apos;re into the next valley, turn to the right and follow the river southwest<\/p>\n

Indian River(POI10) to Susitna River(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.73NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will open out onto a plain and the river will turn to the south<\/p>\n

Susitna River(POI11) to PATK(PATK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.13NM Bearing: 166\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south until it meets up with the Chulitna River at the town of Talkeetna. The airport is just next to the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PATK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PATK(PATK) to Trapper Ck(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.84NM Bearing: 253\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west straight after takeoff and follow the road heading directly west from the other side of the river. It will shortly pass a lake with a small town to the south of the road. From here turn to the southwest<\/p>\n

Trapper Ck(POI12) to Yentna River(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.7NM Bearing: 214\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading across the landscape towards the large mountain range in the distance, you&apos;ll soon pass the smaller Kahiltna river and then eventually meet the larger Yentna river where it joins the Skwentna river<\/p>\n

Yentna River(POI13) to 1AK6(1AK6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.04NM Bearing: 210\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest, following the inland delta of the river where it will join up as a single flow. Just south of here you will see the airfield lying on the south side of the smaller Talachulitna River<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 1AK6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

1AK6(1AK6) to Beluga Peak(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.04NM Bearing: 148\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast and along the right side of the mountain range which runs southeast<\/p>\n

Beluga Peak(POI14) to Mt Susitna(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.44NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you pass the mountain range, turn slightly left and continue southwest across to the southern end of the next mountain range which lies to the southeast<\/p>\n

Mt Susitna(POI15) to PABG(PABG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.38NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you near the southern end of the range, continue southeast to the coast, then follow the coast southwest. This should bring you to the small town of Beluga, and the airfield which runs parallel to the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PABG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 38.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PABG(PABG) to Tyonek(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.65NM Bearing: 192\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from Beluga along the shoreline until you reach the town of Tyonek, where the coast will turn to the west. Once you pass the town, turn southeast and head over the Cook Inlet<\/p>\n

Tyonek(POI16) to Konovalof Lake(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.43NM Bearing: 150\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After heading southeast across Cook Inlet, turn south once you cross the coast of Kenai Peninsula<\/p>\n

Konovalof Lake(POI17) to PAEN(PAEN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.68NM Bearing: 191\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south across the Kenai Peninsula to Kenai airport on the far side<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 40.19 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAEN(PAEN) to Cape Kasilof(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.38NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south along the coast. It will turn to the east and then south again at Cape Kasilof<\/p>\n

Cape Kasilof(POI18) to Ninilchik(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.57NM Bearing: 190\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the coast which will curve gradually to the southwest before turning south again near the town of Ninilchik<\/p>\n

Ninilchik(POI19) to 00AK(00AK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.24NM Bearing: 173\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south from the town and you will soon see the runway of Lowell Field, about a mile inland<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 00AK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 84.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

00AK(00AK) to Mount Iliamna(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.85NM Bearing: 262\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west back across Cook Inlet, in the direction of Mount Iliamna which dominates the skyline ahead<\/p>\n

Mount Iliamna(POI20) to Chinitna Bay(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.97NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the coast, turn to the southwest and follow the coast around into the large bay<\/p>\n

Chinitna Bay(POI21) to Chinitna Bay(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.93NM Bearing: 250\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the western end of the bay where there will be river valleys heading off to the north, west and south. Turn and head through the valley to the south<\/p>\n

Chinitna Bay(POI22) to Portage Creek(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.79NM Bearing: 192\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south through the valley where you&apos;ll shortly reach Iniskin Bay<\/p>\n

Portage Creek(POI23) to Sugarloaf Mountain(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.7NM Bearing: 295\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right and head northwest across the bay. As the bay narrows into the Iniskin River and heads north, turn northwest into the valley to the left<\/p>\n

Sugarloaf Mountain(POI24) to Chigmit Mountains(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.33NM Bearing: 290\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the valley northwest through the Chigmit Mountains<\/p>\n

Chigmit Mountains(POI25) to Iliamna River(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.15NM Bearing: 286\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will open out to the east where it meets the Iliamna River<\/p>\n

Iliamna River(POI26) to Pile River(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.32NM Bearing: 259\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west over Long Lake to the foot of the mountains ahead<\/p>\n

Pile River(POI27) to Lonesome Bay(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.77NM Bearing: 217\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the base of the mountains southwest, turning around to the west towards Pedro Bay<\/p>\n

Lonesome Bay(POI28) to 4K0(4K0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.95NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you turn west around the base of the hills, Pedro Bay landing strip will be ahead<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 4K0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 23.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 11 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

4K0(4K0) to Iliamna Lake(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.08NM Bearing: 256\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west along the north shore of Iliamna Lake<\/p>\n

Iliamna Lake(POI29) to Iliamna Lake(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.89NM Bearing: 249\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the shore to the west. You may catch sight of some bears on the way to the next waypoint<\/p>\n

Iliamna Lake(POI30) to Iliamna(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.06NM Bearing: 250\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the shore southwest to the town of Iliamna<\/p>\n

Iliamna(POI31) to PAIL(PAIL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.74NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

West of the town, a couple of miles from the shore, is Iliamna airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.07 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAIL(PAIL) to Tenmile Island(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.84NM Bearing: 191\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south to the small island off shore, then head south across the lake, aiming to the left of the mountain on the far shore<\/p>\n

Tenmile Island(POI32) to Dennis Creek(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.29NM Bearing: 168\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After crossing Iliamna lake, Alaska&apos;s largest lake, you should hit land just to the left of a small mountain.<\/p>\n

Dennis Creek(POI33) to Kukaklek Lake(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.26NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading south past the mountain, and cross over the eastern edge of another large lake, Kukaklek Lake<\/p>\n

Kukaklek Lake(POI34) to PAKL(PAKL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.68NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south from here over a hilly area and you&apos;ll arrive at the twin lakes of Kulik Lake and Nonvianuk Lake. Look for a small bridge of land dividing these two lakes and you will find Kulik Lake airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAKL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.09 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAKL(PAKL) to Nonvianuk Lake(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.94NM Bearing: 266\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west along the length of Nonvianuk Lake.<\/p>\n

Nonvianuk Lake(POI35) to Naknek Lake(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.27NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the end of the lake, turn to the southwest and cross another hilly area to reach another large lake, Naknek Lake. When you reach the main body of the lake, turn to the west<\/p>\n

Naknek Lake(POI36) to PAKN(PAKN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.88NM Bearing: 257\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The western point of the lake will lead you to the Naknek River, which in turn will lead you to King Salmon Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAKN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 111.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 54 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAKN(PAKN) to Naknek Lake(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.9NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From King Salmon, fly east back to Naknek lake and along its southern shore<\/p>\n

Naknek Lake(POI37) to Dumpling Mountain(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.3NM Bearing: 77\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the lake&apos;s southern shore, you&apos;ll pass a mountain where a channel of the lake will lead to the southeast<\/p>\n

Dumpling Mountain(POI38) to Iliuk Arm(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.96NM Bearing: 116\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading southeast towards the Iliuk Arm of Naknek Lake, you&apos;ll see a small river to the right linking lake Brooks. On this river is Brooks Falls, a popular salmon fishing spot for the local bears. Continue southeast<\/p>\n

Iliuk Arm(POI39) to Mt Katolinat(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.68NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east along the lake, passing to the north of Mt Katolinat at its south eastern shore<\/p>\n

Mt Katolinat(POI40) to Ukak River(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.37NM Bearing: 172\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the base of the mountain around to the south, where you&apos;ll be following the Ukak river through a short valley<\/p>\n

Ukak River(POI41) to Mount Katmai(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.13NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you enter the open area ahead, turn to the east and start gaining some altitude, passing to the south of Mount Griggs. Keep climbing towards Mt Katmai and its water filled crater<\/p>\n

Mount Katmai(POI42) to Katmai Bay(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.76NM Bearing: 164\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from the peak of Mt Katmai towards the large sandy beach on the shore of Katmai Bay<\/p>\n

Katmai Bay(POI43) to Shelikof Strait(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.31NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast from the beach across Shelikof Strait. As you approach land on the other side, you&apos;ll notice a large rocky outcrop with a small inlet to its north. Head towards the inlet<\/p>\n

Shelikof Strait(POI44) to PAKY(PAKY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.18NM Bearing: 132\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the south side of the inlet, at the base of a hill, is Karluk airstrip<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAKY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAKY(PAKY) to Cape Karluk(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.05NM Bearing: 284\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west back towards the open water then turn left to circle around the rocky outcrop of Cape Karluk, then follow the coast around to the southwest<\/p>\n

Cape Karluk(POI45) to Grant Lagoon(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.86NM Bearing: 207\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you follow the coast you&apos;ll see a lagoon followed by an area of steep rocky coast. You&apos;ll then come to another lagoon which will lead you into a large shallow valley heading to the southeast<\/p>\n

Grant Lagoon(POI46) to Ayakulik River Valley(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.45NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cross the lagoon, then follow the valley south east<\/p>\n

Ayakulik River Valley(POI47) to Ayakulik River Valley(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.65NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the valley as it turns slightly to the left and then to an intersection of several valleys<\/p>\n

Ayakulik River Valley(POI48) to Red Lake(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.32NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the east towards the valley housing Red Lake<\/p>\n

Red Lake(POI49) to Akalura Lake(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.04NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the lake as it runs along the valley, which will lead you to a second lake, Akalura Lake<\/p>\n

Akalura Lake(POI50) to Olga Bay(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.2NM Bearing: 162\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south over Akalura Lake and continue to its southern shore, where a small land bridge between two mountains will lead you south into Olga Bay<\/p>\n

Olga Bay(POI51) to Olga Bay(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.12NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once out into the bay, turn to the east and fly along the bay where it narrows between two mountains, into its eastern section<\/p>\n

Olga Bay(POI52) to Moser Bay(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.39NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the south and head along the bay as it narrows into a channel before opening out again to Maser Bay. Continue south to the flat land ahead, and the town of Akhiok<\/p>\n

Moser Bay(POI53) to PAKH(PAKH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.18NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just south of the town is Akhiok Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAKH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAKH(PAKH) to Portage Bay(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.96NM Bearing: 75\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east across Portage Bay<\/p>\n

Portage Bay(POI54) to Portage Bay(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.15NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the eastern shore of portage bay as it heads around to the northeast<\/p>\n

Portage Bay(POI55) to Kiavak Bay(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.18NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the bay ends, head east over a couple of hills into Kiavak Bay<\/p>\n

Kiavak Bay(POI56) to Sitkalidak Strait(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.71NM Bearing: 29\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you enter the large bay, turn northeast and fly along Sitkalidak Strait<\/p>\n

Sitkalidak Strait(POI57) to 6R7(6R7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.56NM Bearing: 25\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Old Harbor airport is at the narrow northeast end of the strait<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 6R7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

6R7(6R7) to Sitkalidak Strait(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.96NM Bearing: 81\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading east from Old Harbor, follow the north shore of Sitkalidak Strait east<\/p>\n

Sitkalidak Strait(POI58) to Left Cape(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.03NM Bearing: 43\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the shore as it turns to the northeast<\/p>\n

Left Cape(POI59) to Shearwater Bay(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.57NM Bearing: 2\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north across Kiliuda Bay and into Shearwater Bay<\/p>\n

Shearwater Bay(POI60) to Ugak Bay(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.18NM Bearing: 35\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast across the lower land then across Ugak Bay<\/p>\n

Ugak Bay(POI61) to Kalsin Bay(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.71NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast across some more low lying land dotted with a couple of lakes, to Kalsin bay<\/p>\n

Kalsin Bay(POI62) to Kodiak(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.1NM Bearing: 349\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you enter the bay, cross the small peninsula to your left. Then head north to the town of Kodiak. Aim for the light patch on the side of Pillar Mountain which was the site of a landslide in 2013<\/p>\n

Kodiak(POI63) to PAKD(PAKD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.28NM Bearing: 40\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast along the length of the town and the airfield is just at the other end of a lake near the center of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAKD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 20.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAKD(PAKD) to Mt Herman(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.65NM Bearing: 355\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After taking off from Kodiak, turn to the north and in the direction of the mountain headland a few miles across the bay<\/p>\n

Mt Herman(POI64) to The Triplets(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.01NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the headland, turn to the northwest and fly over the next peninsula towards the small group of islands, called The Triplets<\/p>\n

The Triplets(POI65) to PDGB(PDGB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.12NM Bearing: 327\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Triplets, head northwest towards the nearest peninsula. As you reach land you should see the small airstrip near the left shore<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PDGB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 77.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 37 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PDGB(PDGB) to Shuyak Island(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.52NM Bearing: 356\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north and over the hills ahead, then over flatter land of Shuyak Island. Adjust your course for the northern most point of the island<\/p>\n

Shuyak Island(POI66) to Ushagat Island(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.82NM Bearing: 0\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Still heading in a northerly direction, there will be another group of islands ahead. Aim for the largest one on the left, Ushagat Island<\/p>\n

Ushagat Island(POI67) to Mt Bede(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.77NM Bearing: 6\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north towards the mountains of the Kenai Peninsula across the bay. Head for the left side, which is dominated by Mt Bede near the coast<\/p>\n

Mt Bede(POI68) to KEB(KEB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.11NM Bearing: 29\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stick to coast after as you pass by Mt Bede and you&apos;ll see the small town of Nanwalek and its airfield sitting at the edge of a river inlet<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KEB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 24.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KEB(KEB) to Pt Pogibshi(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.81NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to the next outcrop of land on the coast<\/p>\n

Pt Pogibshi(POI69) to Yukon Island(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.21NM Bearing: 51\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast around to the northeast until you come to a bay with a group of islands. Head for the largest island then turn north<\/p>\n

Yukon Island(POI70) to PAHO(PAHO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.88NM Bearing: 356\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A straight shot north across Kachemak Bay will take you to the town of Homer. The airport is just to the east of the town, where the long spit meets the shore<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAHO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAHO(PAHO) to Deep Creek(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.01NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north from Homer. After approx 20nm you will reach a shallow river canyon, then turn west<\/p>\n

Deep Creek(POI71) to NIN(NIN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.09NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading west, look for the road heading in the same direction that will lead you straight past Ninilchik airfield<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from NIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.06 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

NIN(NIN) to AK1(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.91NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north after takeoff towards the coast then follow the highway as it runs north along the coast<\/p>\n

AK1(POI72) to Sterling Highway(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.35NM Bearing: 24\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway north as it heads further inland<\/p>\n

Sterling Highway(POI73) to Soldotna(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.39NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the highway until it crosses the Kenai river at the town of Soldotna<\/p>\n

Soldotna(POI74) to PASX(PASX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.41NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is just south of town beside the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PASX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 81.72 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PASX(PASX) to Skilak Lake(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.28NM Bearing: 81\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east to where the river meets Skilak Lake<\/p>\n

Skilak Lake(POI75) to Skilak Lake(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.11NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the far end of the lake, then turn to the southeast<\/p>\n

Skilak Lake(POI76) to Skilak Glacier(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.58NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Skilak River as it curves around to the right and becomes Skilak Glacier<\/p>\n

Skilak Glacier(POI77) to Skilak Glacier(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.87NM Bearing: 166\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south, climbing up the glacier valley as you go. After you clear the valley and enter the ice field, turn to the southeast<\/p>\n

Skilak Glacier(POI78) to Harding Ice Field(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.11NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast across the ice field and you will see a small triangle shaped peak across the other side. Pass to the left side of the peak which marks the entry to Bear Glacier<\/p>\n

Harding Ice Field(POI79) to Bear Glacier(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.51NM Bearing: 138\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Descend down Bear Glacier as it turns to the southeast and out into a small bay, which will then lead out into open water<\/p>\n

Bear Glacier(POI80) to Resurrection Bay(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.51NM Bearing: 25\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As soon as you are over the open waters of the large bay, turn left and around into the next bay, called Resurrection Bay, then follow it north<\/p>\n

Resurrection Bay(POI81) to PAWD(PAWD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.75NM Bearing: 336\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north to the far end of the bay, and Seward Airport sitting to the left of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from PAWD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

PAWD(PAWD) to Bear Lake(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5NM Bearing: 6\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast from Seward, then follow the valley north<\/p>\n

Bear Lake(POI82) to Kenai Lake(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.73NM Bearing: 343\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north along the valley which will lead you to the start of Kenai Lake. Follow the lake as it turns west<\/p>\n

Kenai Lake(POI83) to Kenai Lake(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.17NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the lake as it makes a turn to the northwest<\/p>\n

Kenai Lake(POI84) to JLA(JLA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.87NM Bearing: 324\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of this stretch of lake you will see Quartz Creek airport on the right side, at the end of an adjoining valley<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from JLA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.03 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

JLA(JLA) to Quartz Creek(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.63NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast along the valley for a few miles before another large valley splits off to the right. Turn to the east and head down this valley<\/p>\n

Quartz Creek(POI85) to Upper Trail Lake(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.85NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will come to a lake in the next valley, turn to the northeast and follow it<\/p>\n

Upper Trail Lake(POI86) to Trail Creek(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.39NM Bearing: 31\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trail Lake will reduce to a creek and continue turning to the northeast. Follow it northeast<\/p>\n

Trail Creek(POI87) to Trail Creek(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.33NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the creek northeast<\/p>\n

Trail Creek(POI88) to Trail Creek(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.09NM Bearing: 25\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will turn to the north to another junction where the creek will then turn east. Leave the creek here and follow the railway north<\/p>\n

Trail Creek(POI89) to Spencer Lake(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.08NM Bearing: 355\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will come to another valley junction at Spencer Lake. Follow the river north through the valley<\/p>\n

Spencer Lake(POI90) to Portage(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.06NM Bearing: 358\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will open up to another junction where four valleys meet at the own of Portage. Turn left into the eastern reaches of Cook Inlet, called Turnagain Arm.<\/p>\n

Portage(POI91) to Turnagain Arm(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.82NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley northwest. An opening to the north will lead you to the town of Girdwood<\/p>\n

Turnagain Arm(POI92) to AQY(AQY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.78NM Bearing: 17\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few miles from the shore, just to the left of the town is the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from AQY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

AQY(AQY) to Turnagain Arm(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.46NM Bearing: 231\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head back to the water and turn right, heading west along Turnagain Arm<\/p>\n

Turnagain Arm(POI93) to Turnagain Arm(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.11NM Bearing: 280\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the north shore as it turns to the northwest and heads towards Anchorage<\/p>\n

Turnagain Arm(POI94) to Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl(PANC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.2NM Bearing: 313\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the shore and you will see Anchorage Airport to the right<\/p>\n

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