During the descent, the left side offers a stunning view of the Chukchi Sea and the fragile coastline of the barrier island where the community is situated.
The right side provides an exceptional vantage point of the Noatak River delta and the ancient beach ridges of Cape Krusenstern National Monument, offering more geological diversity than the open sea.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Noatak River's intricate meanders and the scenic transition into the Wulik River delta near the coast.