The Gate of the Arctic on Dalton Highway
This overlook sits along the Dalton Highway at an elevation of 3,674 feet, facing north. The land drops 89 feet within 600 meters of the site. James Dalton Mountain is visible to the northwest, 3.8 miles away, rising to 7,091 feet. Day length varies sharply across the year here: near the March equinox, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 20:14, while the September equinox brings similar hours, with sunrise at 07:40 and sunset at 20:02. The June solstice brings midnight sun, with no sunset, while the December solstice falls within the polar night, when the sun does not rise. Travelers reach this overlook coming from Chandalar Shelf, with Sag River Overlook next along the route.
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Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- James Dalton Mountain7,091 ftnorthwest · 3.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:58 | 20:14 | 19:00 |
| June solstice | Midnight sun — the sun does not set | ||
| September equinox | 07:40 | 20:02 | 18:48 |
| December solstice | Polar night — the sun does not rise | ||
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How high is The Gate of the Arctic on Dalton Highway?
The Gate of the Arctic on Dalton Highway sits at about 3,674 feet (1,120 m).
What can you see from The Gate of the Arctic on Dalton Highway?
From The Gate of the Arctic on Dalton Highway: James Dalton Mountain (NW, 3.8 mi).
What is the next lookout after The Gate of the Arctic on Dalton Highway?
Sag River Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after The Gate of the Arctic on Dalton Highway.
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