The descent provides a scenic overview of the meandering river valley and the Seward Peninsula's unique permafrost patterns leading into the remote community.
The left side offers a superior vantage point of the complex Arctic wetlands and the sprawling Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, featuring a high density of unique thermokarst lakes.
The left side offers an expansive view of the Kotzebue Sound and the transition from the Chukchi Sea to the Alaskan mainland, providing a superior sense of the region's coastal geography.