State Route 1 South - Cooper Landing to Soldotna

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Alaska State Route 1
Looking down river along the Kenai at Cooper Landing, AlaskaThe Kenai River flows through the community of Cooper Landing on Alaska's Kenai PeninsulaSR 1 (Sterling Highway) spans the Kenai River at the north end of Kenai LakeSR 1 (Sterling Highway) crossing the Kenai RiverLangille Mountain and Right Mountain along Kenai Lake
Round Mountain appears to the west and Slaughter Ridge to the north from the Kenai Riverside at Cooper Landing, Alaska. SR 1 (Sterling Highway) crosses the Kenai River adjacent to Kenai Lake over a bridge built in 1965. 05/09/23
Alaska State Route 1 South
Sterling Highway stems west a wye intersection with Seward Highway adjacent to Tern Lake.
Sterling Highway stems west a wye intersection with Seward Highway adjacent to Tern Lake.
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Tern Lake lies south between SR 1/SR 9 (Seward Highway) and Wrong Mountain.
Tern Lake lies south between SR 1/SR 9 (Seward Highway) and Wrong Mountain.
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The ramp taking SR 1 south from Seward Highway combines with Sterling Highway west from SR 9 just beyond Tern Lake.
The ramp taking SR 1 south from Seward Highway combines with Sterling Highway west from SR 9 just beyond Tern Lake.
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The city of Homer lies 131 miles to the south along Kachemak Bay.
The city of Homer lies 131 miles to the south along Kachemak Bay.
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Sterling Highway heads six miles southwest to the community of Cooper Landing.
Sterling Highway heads six miles southwest to the community of Cooper Landing.
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Daves Creek parallels SR 1 (Sterling Highway) west from Tern Lake to Quartz Creek.
Daves Creek parallels SR 1 (Sterling Highway) west from Tern Lake to Quartz Creek.
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Cecil Rhode Mountain
Cecil Rhode Mountain
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Quartz Creek Road spurs south to Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) and Quartz Creek Campground along Kenai Lake.
Quartz Creek Road spurs south to Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) and Quartz Creek Campground along Kenai Lake.
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Bean Creek Road branches 2.30 miles west from Sterling Highway at the community of Cooper Landing.
Bean Creek Road branches 2.30 miles west from Sterling Highway at the community of Cooper Landing.
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SR 1 shifts south across the Kenai River at the west end of Kenai Lake.
SR 1 shifts south across the Kenai River at the west end of Kenai Lake.
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SR 1 straddles the south banks of the Kenai River northwest of Cecil Rhode Mountain.
SR 1 straddles the south banks of the Kenai River northwest of Cecil Rhode Mountain.
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Round Mountain rises to north of the Kenai River.
Round Mountain rises to north of the Kenai River.
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Cooper Creek drains Cooper Lake north into the Kenai River.
Cooper Creek drains Cooper Lake north into the Kenai River.
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SR 1 (Sterling Highway) spans the Kenai River again north of Schooner Bend.
SR 1 (Sterling Highway) spans the Kenai River again north of Schooner Bend.
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Leaving Cooper Landing, southbound SR 1 (Sterling Highway) enters Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Leaving Cooper Landing, southbound SR 1 (Sterling Highway) enters Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
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Skilak Lake Road loops 18.81 miles south from Sterling Highway between Hidden Lake and Skilak Road.
Skilak Lake Road loops 18.81 miles south from Sterling Highway between Hidden Lake and Skilak Road.
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A passing lane opens along SR 1 southbound ahead of Hideout Hill.
A passing lane opens along SR 1 southbound ahead of Hideout Hill.
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The ensuing stretch of Sterling Highway west was burned as part of the massive Swan Lake Fire in the Summer of 2019.1
The ensuing stretch of Sterling Highway west was burned as part of the massive Swan Lake Fire in the Summer of 2019.1
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SR 1 straddles the east side of Jean Lake between Hideout Hill and the Mystery Hills.
SR 1 straddles the east side of Jean Lake between Hideout Hill and the Mystery Hills.
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Burns areas by Upper Jean Lake. Started on June 9, 2019 due to a lightning strike, the Swan Lake Fire burned around 170,000 acres on the Kenai Peninsula.1
Burns areas by Upper Jean Lake. Started on June 9, 2019 due to a lightning strike, the Swan Lake Fire burned around 170,000 acres on the Kenai Peninsula.1
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Sterling Highway lowers at a 6% grade west from the Mystery Hills.
Sterling Highway lowers at a 6% grade west from the Mystery Hills.
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The scenic highway designation along SR 1 ends southbound at the boundary of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
The scenic highway designation along SR 1 ends southbound at the boundary of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
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Skilak Lake Road returns to Sterling Highway north from Bottenintnin Lake.
Skilak Lake Road returns to Sterling Highway north from Bottenintnin Lake.
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SR 1 expands to a four lane, divided highway west into Sterling beyond Kenai Keys Road.
SR 1 expands to a four lane, divided highway west into Sterling beyond Kenai Keys Road.
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Bings Landing Road spurs south to Bing's Landing State Recreation Site along the Kenai River.
Bings Landing Road spurs south to Bing's Landing State Recreation Site along the Kenai River.
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Sterling Highway transitions into a five lane boulevard west from Winsel Circle.
Sterling Highway transitions into a five lane boulevard west from Winsel Circle.
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Southbound SR 1 narrows to a single lane a half mile west of Pederson Lane at the Sterling Weigh Station.
Southbound SR 1 narrows to a single lane a half mile west of Pederson Lane at the Sterling Weigh Station.
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Scout Lake Road forms a 4.38 mile long loop south from SR 1 (Sterling Highway) to residential areas along the Kenai River.
Scout Lake Road forms a 4.38 mile long loop south from SR 1 (Sterling Highway) to residential areas along the Kenai River.
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Robinson Loop Road heads 5.11 miles west from Swanson River Road to SR 1 at Tustumena Street.
Robinson Loop Road heads 5.11 miles west from Swanson River Road to SR 1 at Tustumena Street.
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SR 1 (Sterling Highway) south enters the city of Soldotna at N Boundary Street.
SR 1 (Sterling Highway) south enters the city of Soldotna at N Boundary Street.
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SR 1 expands to a five lane, commercial boulevard southwest to the Soldotna city center.
SR 1 expands to a five lane, commercial boulevard southwest to the Soldotna city center.
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Kenai Spur Highway travels 38.39 miles north to Captain Cook State Recreation Area along Cook Inlet.
Kenai Spur Highway travels 38.39 miles north to Captain Cook State Recreation Area along Cook Inlet.
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Kenai Spur Highway connects Soldotna with the city of Kenai ten miles to the north.
Kenai Spur Highway connects Soldotna with the city of Kenai ten miles to the north.
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The intersection joining SR 1 (Sterling Highway) with Kenai Spur Highway represents the south end of unsigned Interstate A3.
The intersection joining SR 1 (Sterling Highway) with Kenai Spur Highway represents the south end of unsigned Interstate A3.
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