United States Alaska
Polychrome Pass
A colorful, mountainous pass known for vibrant volcanic rocks and sweeping vistas, frequented by wildlife, in a remote national park.
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A warning: Polychrome Pass is not for the faint of heart. A rumbling dirt track that weaves high into the mountains, it zigzags over scree slopes and mudslides to the Polychrome Overlook. There, you can survey strange peaks that are colored ochre and rust red, dashed with green and encircled by blue rivers below. Be sure to check times for the once-daily Polychrome Shuttle for the ride.
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Polychrome Pass Articles
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Denali National Park: The Complete Guide for 2023
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