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Watson Lake to km 1048.5 Alaska Highway
11 August 2010 - Wednesday

We left Watson Lake at 2 p.m. About 3:30 p.m., barely north of km 1048, the Garmin indicated we were approaching a possible boondock spot I had waypointed earlier.

Lakeside camp spot at an unnamed lake north of Watson Lake

The sunny skies were nice. The lakeshore was marshy. And there was a family of loons on the lake who weren't amused by our presence. 

Unnamed lake north of Watson Lake, looking southward

Later in the evening it rained a bit. We looked forward to a good night's sleep knowing we were in the middle of nowhere with no one around!

km 1048.5 Alaska Hwy thru Teslin to the South Canol Road
12 August 2010 - Thursday morning

The sun was shining as we optimistically hit the road at 8:30 a.m.

View northbound at km 1074 on the Alaska Highway, with the Rancheria River to the left side of image

The sunny skies were refreshing and rejuvenating! Approaching the Continental Divide, the blue skies were endless!

Northbound near km 1115 on the Alaska Highway, nearing the Continental Divide

At 11 a.m. we crossed the bridge over the Nisutlin Bay Inlet to arrive at Teslin.

The Nisutlin Bay Bridge crosses over the Nisutlin Bay Inlet - also referred to as the Teslin Bridge

Filled with diesel at the Yukon Motel & RV Park in Teslin.

Sign on the Alaska Highway indicating the South Canol Road is just ahead

The weather was great and we thought it would be nice to drive the South Canol Road. We topped up with fuel at Johnson's Crossing because there are no services along the route. Ross River at the end of the road is sometimes out of fuel, so a couple of 5-gallon fuel cans were also filled with diesel.

Looking southward on the Teslin River from the Teslin River bridge at Johnson's Crossing

After turning on to the South Canol there was an important sign!

Make sure the snow is off the South Canol before driving north!

There is a rest area with historical information about the South Canol just a few hundred metres from the Alaska Highway. It is a nice spot and easy to pull in to.

On the South Canol Road, Yukon
12 August 2010 - Thursday afternoon

Our first stop on the South Canol Road was this rest area that is just a few hundred metres from the Alaska Highway. There are signs with historical info.

This rest area marks the start of the South Canol Road and has signage with historical information

The north end of the rest area on the South Canol Road near the Alaska Highway

The old trucks are interesting and well-embedded into the landscape

The old vehicles are interesting. Apparently these were all abandoned along the Canol route. 

Steve figured this one was beyond repair, but he still checked it out!

There are also numerous signs to inform visitors of the history of the Canol Road. 

Information sign about the historical significance of the Canol Road

After lunch, reading and exploring, it was time to continue north on the South Canol. 

The signs make it clear that travellers are on their own until Ross River

The road was in good shape for a dirt road through the middle of nowhere. We also drove the road in September 2007 and didn't expect any problems towing the fifth wheel through. 

Northbound on the South Canol at about km 14

The topography is flat on the south end of the Canol. Lots of marshes and creeks!

Meadow Creek alongside the South Canol Road at about km 14

The landscape has rolling hills with some steep grades descending to and from creek beds. Nothing too serious; slow & easy does it!

Descending towards Murphy Creek near km 29 on the South Canol

Road signs are posted, but aren't always in the best of shape! 

Heading down the hill towards Evelyn Creek at km 43

There are one-lane bridges with plank decks. Not much of an issue as there isn't much traffic!

Northbound on the one lane bridge crossing Evelyn Creek at km 43 on the South Canol

About 50 km up the South Canol the GPS showed a turn off that I had waypointed as having potential for a side-trip. The lake was absolutely lovely!

View of Sidney Lake along the South Canol Road

Steve disappeared for some fishing in his kayak.

Steve and the Northern Pike that pulled his kayak around Sidney Lake

No tall fish tales being told either!

37 inch Northern Pike getting ready for supper

After enjoying a nice supper of grilled pike, we readied both kayaks and headed out for the evening. It was a lovely evening. The sun was shining. A great way to end the day in a beautiful spot!

 

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