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Welcome to stage 3 of our trip, and the journey into the Yukon. Starting from Anchorage, you’ll head northeast into Canada and cross the mighty Yukon River and territory. You’ll then venture through the Mackenzie Mountains to the South Nahanni and Liard Rivers, before making your way west, back to Alaska and the city of Juneau.<\/p>\n

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

Total Legs: 24 Total Distance: 1518 Total Time(125kts): 12 hours 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 35.3 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

PANC(PANC) to Anchorage(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.39NM Bearing: 24\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast after takeoff for a closer look at the downtown area. From there, fly to the shoreline and follow it northeast<\/p>\n

Anchorage(POI1) to Birchwood(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.91NM Bearing: 34\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass Birchwood Airport, which sits near the shoreline not far before it meets the mountains, turn north<\/p>\n

Birchwood(POI2) to Lakes(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.66NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading across the water, aim for the V-shaped valley in the distance, which should be just to the east of north. Once over the opposite shore, you should fly over a shopping center and then a row of lakes<\/p>\n

Lakes(POI3) to 4AK6(4AK6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.34NM Bearing: 21\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the first group of lakes you should start to see the airfield ahead and slightly to the right, with another group of lakes nearby<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 4AK6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.34 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

4AK6(4AK6) to Matanuska River(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.68NM Bearing: 57\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast and follow the Matanuska River into the valley<\/p>\n

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

Distance: 9.52NM Bearing: 51\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast along the main valley with the river<\/p>\n

Matanuska River(POI5) to Matanuska Glacier(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.74NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along the river, passing the Matanuska Glacier on your right<\/p>\n

Matanuska Glacier(POI6) to PASP(PASP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.4NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just after the glacier, start following the highway as it follows the river northeast. Just ahead, to the left of the highway, is the airstrip<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 63.33 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

PASP(PASP) to Glenn Highway(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.84NM Bearing: 38\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow Alaska Route 1 as it heads northeast<\/p>\n

Glenn Highway(POI7) to Mendeltna Creek(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.67NM Bearing: 56\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the highway as it heads northeast.<\/p>\n

Mendeltna Creek(POI8) to Glennallen(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.26NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the highway northeast. The Tazlina River will soon be running along the south side of the highway<\/p>\n

Glennallen(POI9) to PAGK(PAGK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 21\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just after the town of Glennallen the highway will turn north at a t-intersection. Turn north here and the airport will be just ahead<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 33.42 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

PAGK(PAGK) to Gakona(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.04NM Bearing: 11\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north along the Cooper River after takeoff and follow it as it turns to the northeast<\/p>\n

Gakona(POI10) to Copper River(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.3NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast, following the river and the highway. Along the way you will pass the Sanford River branching off to the south towards Mount Sanford.<\/p>\n

Copper River(POI11) to CZO(CZO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.08NM Bearing: 18\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn north, then northeast again just before the small town of Christochina. Running right alongside the road is the airstrip<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 73.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CZO(CZO) to AK-1(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.03NM Bearing: 49\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast and follow the highway after takeoff. It will run east along the base of the mountains then turn to the north along with the Slana River<\/p>\n

AK-1(POI12) to AK-1(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.09NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it heads north, before leaving the river through a gap in the mountains<\/p>\n

AK-1(POI13) to AK-1(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.09NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it heads northeast through the valley before turning northwest<\/p>\n

AK-1(POI14) to Little Tok River(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.93NM Bearing: 335\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will head northwest along with the Little Tok River, before turning northeast to meet the Tok River<\/p>\n

Little Tok River(POI15) to AK-1(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.29NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it heads northeast through the valley<\/p>\n

AK-1(POI16) to PFTO(PFTO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.52NM Bearing: 0\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the road leaves the valley, it will head north to the town of Tok. The airport is near the center of town, running alongside the highway just to the east<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 54.68 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

PFTO(PFTO) to AK-5(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.66NM Bearing: 39\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast over the river and hills beyond until you see Highway 5 heading north, then follow it<\/p>\n

AK-5(POI17) to AK-5(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.1NM Bearing: 357\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with Highway 5 as it journeys north<\/p>\n

AK-5(POI18) to CKX(CKX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.92NM Bearing: 27\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will turn northeast towards the town of Chicken. The airport is just before the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 78.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 38 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CKX(CKX) to AK-5(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.65NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast after takeoff<\/p>\n

AK-5(POI19) to Boundary(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.9NM Bearing: 72\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn north but keep heading north to meet up with it further ahead when it turns back towards you<\/p>\n

Boundary(POI20) to AK-5(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.5NM Bearing: 49\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the road as it winds its way northeast<\/p>\n

AK-5(POI21) to Dawson City(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.92NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will gradually turn east and meet the mighty Yukon River at the town of Dawson City<\/p>\n

Dawson City(POI22) to Klondike Highway(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.22NM Bearing: 81\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly over the river and head east, following the Klondike Hwy through the valley<\/p>\n

Klondike Highway(POI23) to CYDA(CYDA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.45NM Bearing: 48\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway and river will both turn northeast, pointing you in the direction of Yukon Dawson Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 53.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CYDA(CYDA) to Klondike Hwy(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.13NM Bearing: 33\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast after takeoff, following the Klondike Highway (and river)<\/p>\n

Klondike Hwy(POI24) to Klondike Hwy(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.01NM Bearing: 85\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both the road and river will turn to the east<\/p>\n

Klondike Hwy(POI25) to North Klondike River(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.15NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the road as it turns southeast along with the river<\/p>\n

North Klondike River(POI26) to Klondike Hwy(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.28NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the road as it heads east. It will kink left and right around some hills on the way<\/p>\n

Klondike Hwy(POI27) to Klondike Hwy(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.07NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road east<\/p>\n

Klondike Hwy(POI28) to Barlow Lake(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.05NM Bearing: 104\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will turn southeast around a small lake<\/p>\n

Barlow Lake(POI29) to Klondike Hwy(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.06NM Bearing: 150\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the road southeast<\/p>\n

Klondike Hwy(POI30) to CFP4(CFP4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.78NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road turns to the east, it will point you in the direction of the airfield<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CFP4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.89 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CFP4(CFP4) to Stewart River(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.95NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river east after takeoff. Keep an eye out for a group of lakes off to the right, and head for the largest one<\/p>\n

Stewart River(POI31) to Reid Lakes(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.13NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast across the lake and continue in that direction<\/p>\n

Reid Lakes(POI32) to Klondike Hwy(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.94NM Bearing: 128\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast until you meet up with the highway heading south<\/p>\n

Klondike Hwy(POI33) to CFQ6(CFQ6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.87NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road south to the small town of Pelly Crossing. The airport is just to the left side of the road<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CFQ6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.37 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CFQ6(CFQ6) to Yukon River(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.89NM Bearing: 162\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south after takeoff until you meet up with the Klondike Highway running southeast with the Yukon River<\/p>\n

Yukon River(POI34) to Yukon River(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.59NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river and highway southeast<\/p>\n

Yukon River(POI35) to Yukon River(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.33NM Bearing: 159\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both the road and river will turn more to the south before the river turns east just before the town of Carmacks<\/p>\n

Yukon River(POI36) to CEX4(CEX4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.56NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the river east, you will see the airport between the road and one of the river&apos;s turns<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CEX4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 82.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 40 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CEX4(CEX4) to Yukon River(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.5NM Bearing: 102\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river east and also as it turns northeast<\/p>\n

Yukon River(POI37) to Robert Campbell Highway(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.51NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northeast for a few miles. As it turns away to the east, stay northeast, now following the highway<\/p>\n

Robert Campbell Highway(POI38) to Robert Campbell Highway(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.57NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road as it heads northeast, where it will soon reach Little Salmon Lake<\/p>\n

Robert Campbell Highway(POI39) to Little Salmon Lake(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.24NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast along the length of the lake<\/p>\n

Little Salmon Lake(POI40) to Robert Campbell Highway(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.31NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the lake, keep following the highway as it heads northeast<\/p>\n

Robert Campbell Highway(POI41) to CZFA(CZFA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.25NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will make its way into a large, shallow valley where the Pelly River lies. A smaller road will branch off and head for the town of Faro across the river, passing the airport along the way<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 82.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CZFA(CZFA) to Ross River(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 32.08NM Bearing: 102\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east, following the river. The highway will also run along to the right<\/p>\n

Ross River(POI42) to Pelly River(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.69NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the Pelly river east<\/p>\n

Pelly River(POI43) to Robert Campbell Highway(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.3NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river and highway will soon turn to the northeast, where the river will start to move northward away from the highway. Start following the highway from here<\/p>\n

Robert Campbell Highway(POI44) to CFT3(CFT3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.22NM Bearing: 102\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road as it turns east towards Finlayson Lake. The airport is at the side of the road a few miles west of the lake<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CFT3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 87.61 Approximate time at 125kts: 42 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CFT3(CFT3) to McEvoy Lake(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.52NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast over the lake after takeoff and head for the large gap in the mountains ahead. You&apos;ll pass over another large lake on the way, McEvoy Lake<\/p>\n

McEvoy Lake(POI45) to Narchilla Brook(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.52NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing McEvoy lake and the smaller lakes after it, you&apos;ll be in an open area with a choice of valleys ahead. Ignore the valley directly ahead and turn slightly more to the east to head into the next valley to its right<\/p>\n

Narchilla Brook(POI46) to McPherson Lake(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.59NM Bearing: 21\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A thin lake will lead the way north into the valley<\/p>\n

McPherson Lake(POI47) to Yusezyu River(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.96NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the valley reaches a fork, turn right and head northeast along the next valley<\/p>\n

Yusezyu River(POI48) to Yusezyu River(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.3NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the valley as it turns slightly to the left<\/p>\n

Yusezyu River(POI49) to Little Nahanni River(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.33NM Bearing: 31\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will head northeast and into a large open area. Half way across the open area you should cross paths with the Little Nahanni River. Turn to the right and follow this river east<\/p>\n

Little Nahanni River(POI50) to Little Nahanni River(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.36NM Bearing: 109\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Again there will be a choice of valleys. Follow the Little Nahanni River as it heads southeast into the right valley<\/p>\n

Little Nahanni River(POI51) to CBX5(CBX5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.03NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Along the valley you will come across a mining settlement followed by an airstrip at the other end<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CBX5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 100.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 48 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CBX5(CBX5) to Flat River(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east along the valley, following what is now the Flat River<\/p>\n

Flat River(POI52) to Flat River(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.45NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river valley east<\/p>\n

Flat River(POI53) to Seaplane Lake(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.78NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will soon open out and the river will turn north. Turn left and follow the river<\/p>\n

Seaplane Lake(POI54) to Flat River(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.48NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river on its short journey north before it turns back to the east<\/p>\n

Flat River(POI55) to Flat River(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.63NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the river as it heads east into another valley<\/p>\n

Flat River(POI56) to South Nahanni River(CB1X)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.42NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Flat river will meet with another river and start winding its way northeast, where it will eventually run into the South Nahanni River. At this point the island in the river provides a landing strip for the next stop<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CB1X<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 68.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

South Nahanni River(CB1X) to Third Canyon(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.59NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it cuts its way east through the mountains, and through the first of three canyon runs<\/p>\n

Third Canyon(POI57) to Second Canyon(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.12NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river through the second canyon<\/p>\n

Second Canyon(POI58) to South Nahanni River(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.3NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will exit the canyon and continue east over an open area before meeting the last canyon<\/p>\n

South Nahanni River(POI59) to First Canyon(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.8NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn northeast and head into the last of the 3 canyons (called First Canyon)<\/p>\n

First Canyon(POI60) to South Nahanni River(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.28NM Bearing: 80\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will emerge from the canyon and head east over some more gentle territory<\/p>\n

South Nahanni River(POI61) to CBD6(CBD6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.13NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it turns southeast, then turns east around the peak of Nahanni Butte. The airport and town of the same name are just to the south the peak and the river<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CBD6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.15 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CBD6(CBD6) to Liard River(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.74NM Bearing: 172\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from the airport and start following the Liard River which is winding its way south<\/p>\n

Liard River(POI62) to CYJF(CYJF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.41NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will be joined by another highway also heading southeast. Keep following the river, where it will soon turn to the south and meet the town of Fort Liard. The airport is right next to the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 34.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CYJF(CYJF) to Liard River(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.63NM Bearing: 217\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the river southwest, it will gradually turn south<\/p>\n

Liard River(POI63) to La Biche River(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.82NM Bearing: 169\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it turns south. It will soon come to the junction of the smaller La Biche River heading west. Turn west and follow this river<\/p>\n

La Biche River(POI64) to CF41(CF41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.13NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river turns to the northwest, keep an eye out for the road leading straight past the airstrip a couple of miles from the river<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CF41<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 67.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CF41(CF41) to Beavercrow Mountain(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.88NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west after takeoff. In the distance you should see a small mountain range with about 4 or 5 peaks. Aim for the left side of the tallest peak and continue west over its extended ridge<\/p>\n

Beavercrow Mountain(POI65) to Caribou Range(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.15NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Up ahead, you should see some less covered highlands extending away to the south. Continue west over the northern tip of this range<\/p>\n

Caribou Range(POI66) to C345(C345)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.21NM Bearing: 242\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west until the land flattens out where the Smith River lies. When you see the river, which is running north-south, turn left to the southwest and you should see the airfield just to the south of a small lake<\/p>\n

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

Flying from C345<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 77.75 Approximate time at 125kts: 37 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

C345(C345) to Shaw Creek(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.04NM Bearing: 246\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest and follow the small valley created by Shaw Creek<\/p>\n

Shaw Creek(POI67) to Liard River(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.99NM Bearing: 274\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the valley the creek will run into the Coal River. Beyond here you will see a couple of points of higher land. Turn slightly to the right and past the first peak which will take you back to the Liard River, and following it west<\/p>\n

Liard River(POI68) to Alaska Hwy(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.68NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you see the highway running alongside the river, follow it southwest<\/p>\n

Alaska Hwy(POI69) to CYQH(CYQH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.04NM Bearing: 300\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will turn northwest and head for the town of Watson Lake, with the main lake to the northwest of town. The airport sits on the northern edge of the lake<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 66.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CYQH(CYQH) to Alaska Hwy(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.57NM Bearing: 253\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest after takeoff, crossing the river and eventually meeting up with the highway as it journeys west<\/p>\n

Alaska Hwy(POI70) to Alaska Hwy(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.17NM Bearing: 266\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the highway as it turns to the west<\/p>\n

Alaska Hwy(POI71) to Rancheria River(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.14NM Bearing: 217\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will meet up with the Rancheria River and turn southwest<\/p>\n

Rancheria River(POI72) to Rancheria River(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.53NM Bearing: 253\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river\/highway as they curve west through a valley<\/p>\n

Rancheria River(POI73) to CFY5(CFY5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.57NM Bearing: 297\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After exiting the valley, follow the river north to Pine Lake Airport, just a couple of miles from the highway<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CFY5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CFY5(CFY5) to Cassiar Mountains(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.55NM Bearing: 250\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest after takeoff and gain some altitude to cross the mountains ahead<\/p>\n

Cassiar Mountains(POI74) to Dorsey Lake(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.62NM Bearing: 292\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After crossing a few sets of ridges and valleys you should come to a valley heading west towards a lake. Head towards the lake<\/p>\n

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

Distance: 28.15NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest along the lake and over the hilly terrain beyond. You will eventually come to the 75 mile long Teslin Lake, with the Alaska Highway heading northwest along the lake<\/p>\n

Teslin Lake(POI76) to CYZW(CYZW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.3NM Bearing: 261\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway runs along the north shore of the lake, leading to the town and airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 61.97 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CYZW(CYZW) to Little Atlin Lake(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.14NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest after takeoff, crossing the hills on the other side of the lake, and towards the mountains in the distance<\/p>\n

Little Atlin Lake(POI77) to Jubilee Mountain(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.89NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just before you reach the mountains, you should see a road heading northwest past a large lake. From here, turn west to go around the mountains<\/p>\n

Jubilee Mountain(POI78) to Tagish Lake(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.96NM Bearing: 223\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning left around the mountain to face southeast, head across the large Tagish Lake and along the narrow channel towards the island<\/p>\n

Tagish Lake(POI79) to CFA4(CFA4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.98NM Bearing: 279\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn west from the island and along the channel you will see the town of Carcross with the airport at its northern edge<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CFA4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CFA4(CFA4) to Bennett Lake(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.88NM Bearing: 227\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest over Bennett Lake<\/p>\n

Bennett Lake(POI80) to Bennett Lake(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.37NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the length of Bennet Lake. You&apos;ll also be following the route of the White Pass and Yukon Railway<\/p>\n

Bennett Lake(POI81) to Yukon Railway(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.19NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the lake, turn to the southeast and follow the railway as it heads towards another valley<\/p>\n

Yukon Railway(POI82) to Klondike Highway(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.12NM Bearing: 148\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rail line will meet up with the highway and head south along the valley, past the town of Fraser<\/p>\n

Klondike Highway(POI83) to Klondike Highway(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.44NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the highway southwest<\/p>\n

Klondike Highway(POI84) to Skagway River(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.59NM Bearing: 176\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will pass the Klondike Goldrush National Historic Park, while the railway will deviate along the Skagway River to deal with the elevation change<\/p>\n

Skagway River(POI85) to Skagway River(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.14NM Bearing: 190\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the valley towards the town of Skagway<\/p>\n

Skagway River(POI86) to PAGY(PAGY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport sits on the right edge of town as you approach from the north<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 86.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

PAGY(PAGY) to Taiya Inlet(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.41NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south from Skagway along the Taya Inlet<\/p>\n

Taiya Inlet(POI87) to Chilkoot Inlet(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.77NM Bearing: 146\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Taiya Inlet, turn left and follow the larger Chilkoot Inlet southeast, sticking to the left shore<\/p>\n

Chilkoot Inlet(POI88) to Lions Head Mountain(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.43NM Bearing: 118\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing a large mountain peak to your left, the land will lower in elevation before ending at a bay. Turn northeast across the lower part of the land towards two rivers heading into valleys.<\/p>\n

Lions Head Mountain(POI89) to Gilkey River(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.13NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ignore the river and lakes to the north and head east into the Gilkey River valley<\/p>\n

Gilkey River(POI90) to Gilkey River(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.51NM Bearing: 115\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it turns southeast<\/p>\n

Gilkey River(POI91) to Gilkey Glacier(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.4NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the river as it turns east until it becomes the Gilkey Glacier. You&apos;ll need to gain some elevation as you head into glacier territory<\/p>\n

Gilkey Glacier(POI92) to Battle Glacier(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.24NM Bearing: 164\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn south into the Battle Glacier, before continuing the U turn southwest into the Thiel Glacier<\/p>\n

Battle Glacier(POI93) to Thiel Glacier(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.35NM Bearing: 215\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest up Thiel Glacier towards the fork near the top<\/p>\n

Thiel Glacier(POI94) to Eagle Glacier(POI95)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.14NM Bearing: 159\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the fork, head southeast through the gap in the mountain peaks and over the icefield<\/p>\n

Eagle Glacier(POI95) to Herbert Glacier(POI96)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.19NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now on the snowfields, turn slightly left and head across them. You&apos;ll immediately see the Eagle Glacier heading off to the right, then the Herbert Glacier doing the same<\/p>\n

Herbert Glacier(POI96) to Mendenhall Glacier(POI97)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.85NM Bearing: 141\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Herbert Glacier, you&apos;ll fly southeast over another set of peaks before coming to the Mendenhall Glacier<\/p>\n

Mendenhall Glacier(POI97) to PAJN(PAJN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.76NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Mendenhall Glacier as it curves south towards Juneau. The airport is at the far end of the city<\/p>\n

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