Southcentral · Iditarod checkpoint
Skwentna
A tiny roadless settlement on the Skwentna River, reached by air or river, that hosts one of the trail's busiest early checkpoints.
Approx. mile
~150
of ~1,000
To Nome
~850 mi
remaining
Leg
Southcentral
Southcentral
Setting
Skwentna River
On the trail
Skwentna in the race
Teams come through Skwentna in the first day or two, often at night, where a dedicated crew of volunteers handles a flood of dog teams. From here the trail begins its climb toward the Alaska Range.
Mile markers are approximate and shift with the year's route. Skwentna sits on the southcentral leg of the 2027 southern route.
Background
History
A small fly-in settlement on the Skwentna River with a long history as a trapping and roadhouse stop.
Visiting
Getting there
Roadless — reached by ski-plane or riverboat. Most visitors fly in from Anchorage or come by winter trail.
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