Finger Mountain

There are two trails here at Finger Mountain. One of the trails does a loop to the north and features information kiosks about the tundra and area in general. Finger Mountain is not really a mountain but it is named for Finger Rock, which has served as a landmark for hundreds and even thousands of years. It was also used as a landmark by bush pilots. It's a fun and interesting place and serves as a nice break along the highway. The north trail is a very easy walk that goes to the top of a short granite knoll, circles around below it and comes back to the parking lot. On top of the short granite knoll you will have an incredible overlook of the Dalton Highway and the oil pipeline. There are information kiosks about the tundra, animals and plants that we found interesting. The southern trail goes up to the 40 ft. Finger Mountain. Just south of the parking lot there is a very narrow dirt 1/2 mile trail that you can go directly to Finger Mountain. It really isn't that far and the trail is easy to follow. This was a nice and welcoming stop after being on the Dalton Highway for nearly 100 miles. If I come back here I will be making another stop at Finger Mountain to enjoy the views.