In the North Slope Borough of the U.S. In the state of Alaska, on the Colville River Delta, sits the little settlement of Nuiqsut.
How Can I Travel to Nuiqsut, Alaska, by Car?
Nuiqsut is regarded as the northernmost settlement with road access, situated around 80 miles west of Prudhoe Bay and 35 miles from the Beaufort Sea. However, flying is the only year-round means to get to Nuiqsut. An ice road is another way to get there during four months, from January to April. Only 122 days of the year see temperatures above freezing, with the majority of the year seeing temperatures below it. The warmest month is July.
How long is Alaska’s Ice Road to Nuiqsut?
From Prudhoe Bay (Dalton Highway) to the hamlet, the seasonal ice route is approximately 62.09 miles (99.93 km) long. Five to seven months of the year used to be accessible via the ice road. The History Channel series Ice Road Truckers highlighted the town when a convoy of truckers brought supplies to the community. Through the Alpine Oil Reserve owned by ConocoPhillips, a road is being constructed to link Nuiqsut to the road network.
