This Alaskan natural spring is often referred to as the Mile 109 Mountain Spring, and it’s a very popular stop along the Seward Highway, especially for folks on their way to go hiking, skiing, or climbing in the area. The natural spring water is ice cold and tastes as fresh as bottled water but without all the harm to the environment. Other than the pipe, which was installed by DOT years ago, there is nothing here but fresh, free, mountain spring water.
State of Alaska Website The pipe was installed to relieve pressure from an underground spring passing through the mountain into the Cook Inlet on the far side of the highway. The pipe was intended to relieve pressure from the underground spring, but it quickly became the hot spot for locals and intrigued tourists to stop and fill up their bottles and jugs.
Ann S. / Yelp The pipe is pretty hard to miss. Just drive South out of Anchorage and as you pass mile 109 you’ll see a sticker-clad pipe jutting out the side of the mountain at a bend in the highway. Pull off and fill up for your day’s excursions! There is no designated parking except for a gravel pullout on the far side of the highway. Make sure you are mindful of traffic when you cross as this stretch of highway is awfully dangerous.
Visiting the pipe for a sip of water is truly an Alaskan experience. Don’t be surprised if there are others waiting at the pipe with empty bottles or even 5 gallons jugs…this mountain spring is a very popular watering hole. The water flows at various speeds throughout the year from a steady trickle to a full blast. Either way, the water will be ice cold and delicious!
State of Alaska Website
The pipe was installed to relieve pressure from an underground spring passing through the mountain into the Cook Inlet on the far side of the highway. The pipe was intended to relieve pressure from the underground spring, but it quickly became the hot spot for locals and intrigued tourists to stop and fill up their bottles and jugs.
Ann S. / Yelp
The pipe is pretty hard to miss. Just drive South out of Anchorage and as you pass mile 109 you’ll see a sticker-clad pipe jutting out the side of the mountain at a bend in the highway. Pull off and fill up for your day’s excursions! There is no designated parking except for a gravel pullout on the far side of the highway. Make sure you are mindful of traffic when you cross as this stretch of highway is awfully dangerous.
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