AK2006 -- Finger Mountain

Finger Mountain at mile 96 of the Dalton is a wind swept area of the arctic tundra with rock outcrops that have been geologically pushed up from underground. Scenic vista, but it was beyond windy when i came through, i guess explaining why there was little plantlife over a few inches tall. After 5 minutes of the wind chill, i was ready to jump back into the car and move on. . .

A view of Finger Mountain, an odd rock just sticking out of the ground at mile 96 of the Dalton Highway. . .

. . .the obligitory “Here's Where You're At” sign. . .

. . .this marker speaks of how geologic pressure pushed the rocks up to the surface, creating the odd outcrops. . .

. . .a view of the Finger Mountain area. . .

. . .looking down at the parking lot from the natural overlook. . .

. . .looking down at the Dalton Highway from the natural overlook. . .

. . .view of the arctic tundra around Finger Mountain.