Yukon - 4 Motorcycle Roads

Interior of British Columbia BC, South Yukon

Yukon > Canada > America
November 28, 2010 - 5.0
Pristine wilderness, bear, moose, bison, deere, river fishing. Soaring snow peaked mountains that make Alps look (and actually are) tame by comparison. Gorgeous forests, cute towns as side trips/detours, glaciers literally road-side in summer that you can walk on, hot springs, charming places far apart where you can sleep/eat. Its 2-lane twisty where you can push the envelope on decent asphalt -- but at the risk of a big mammal around the next bend popping out out the woods to say hi. Its as good as nature riding gets within a 1st world country. Highest recommendation, will do it again. Goldwing is fine, as is full-dress Harley, as is an enduro.

• Peter Sever
• GL1800 Goldwing 2006
• score: 40

Dempster 'Highway' above Arctic Circle

Yukon > Canada > America
November 27, 2010 - 5.0
Its not about the edgy riding - its the mind blowing summer Arctic scenery. As far North as you can drive in North America. I have ridden most of Africa, N Am. Europe, Asia. 90 Countries. This is as stunning as it gets I promise. The road is a berm on top of the permafrost, easy to ride gravel on any bike/car, but at edges of road are tire-slashing slices of shale, and many cars change their tires. Have a great patch kit and thick new coarse tires. Knobbies are nice but not necessary. Dusty bikes make it all the time. I was among the lucky, no flats. You and bike will get very dusty but can clean up at both ends of the road. Best (free) camping you can imagine en route in wilderness. Be bear-conscious however and learn the avoidance tricks. If riding to Alaska take this once in lifetime detour. Or rent a camper conversion in Whitehorse Yukon and do it that way (easier.) August is best month, midnight sun and no black flies. AMAZING twisty 2-lane riding on paved roads en route up there! I hope to do it (again) this time on GL1800. Awesome: Its 3rd world and raw mind-blowing nature within Canada.

• Peter Sever
• GL1800 Goldwing 2006
• score: 40

Klondike Hwy / 2 : Skagway (AK, USA) - Carcross Cutoff (Yukon, CAN)

Yukon > Canada > America
October 27, 2010 - 4.0
Great road for cruising, excellent scenery. This route crosses from AK into Canada and heads north.

• iron_butt_1500
• F800GS
• score: 2520

Haines Highway / Mud Bay Road : Mud Bay - Haines Junction

Yukon > Canada > America
October 27, 2010 - 3.5
The Haines highway travels north, out of Alaska into Canada, there is beautiful scenery and nice sweeping corners.

• iron_butt_1500
• F800GS
• score: 2520