Near Valdez in Chugach Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Horse and Sled Trail

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 24, 2010

1. Horse and Sled Trail Marker

Inscription. On the far side, just above the water are the remains of the old sled trail, used in the early days. It was cut out of the rock, just wide enough for 2 horses abreast. 200 ft. above can be seen the old goat trail. This road was used till 1945.

Erected by Department of Transportation & P.F.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 61° 5.108′ N, 145° 53.636′ W. Marker is near Valdez in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. It is on Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4 at milepost 15.3). The Richardson Highway mile posts were established before the 1964 Good Friday earthquake destroyed the town of Valdez. 'Old' Valdez was abandoned and 'New' Valdez was established four miles further down the road, thus the mile post for 'New' Valdez is -4 miles. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valdez AK 99686, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southcentral Alaska.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

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in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Railroad Tunnel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goat Trail (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gold Rush Pioneer Trail: The Richardson Highway, Oldest Highway in Alaska (approx. 3.1 miles away).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 24, 2010

2. Horse and Sled Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 836 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.