Gracious House & Denali Hwy

KHuddy · 07-24-2011, 01:04 PM

Spousal Unit and I rode the Denali Highway loop yesterday (Fairbanks, Cantwell, Denali Hwy, Paxson, Fairbanks). The Denali is in great shape. There was one short section that had new and deep gravel that did not have any lanes cleared by the cage traffic as of yet. That and some dust were the only issues.

I want to put a plug in for Gracious House, a lodge located at mile 82. If you’re just passing by it is a great place to get gas, an espresso and a cinnamon role. If you are looking for a place to stay they offer camping or cabins, as well as a full service bar. I have no affiliation with Gracious House, but I do think they are good folks that could use some business. The café is closed so the entire operation is running out of the bar. A great place from which to base a hunting trip or snogo outing, and they also have a flight service for tours. And the lady who runs the place has just taken up riding at age 70.

If you are a rider in Alaska just for a visit then riding the Denali is a must. Plan to take your time and look for the often abundant wildlife.

AKTroy · 07-24-2011, 01:12 PM

beamertwin · 07-24-2011, 01:22 PM

Good to hear.
They had been closed for several years.
Miss the pie and ice cream w/coffee on the way through.
Are they still for sale?

KHuddy · 07-24-2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beamertwin

..........Are they still for sale?

Yes.

AK_Wiley · 07-25-2011, 08:08 AM

Thanks for the update. A few of us are doing this loop but starting in Anchorage next weekend...

Skinny Moose · 07-25-2011, 07:47 PM

I`ll be up there in two weeks doing some motorcycle camping. I`ll make it a point to stop in.

CariocaGirl · 08-27-2011, 06:31 PM

We were just at Gracious House and we wholeheartedly agree that Butch, Carol and Bill are great hosts. The camping was wonderful with great views of the surrounding mountains. Some of our group took a flight-seeing ride with Butch and could not stop talking about it. The breakfasts and dinners were delicious. And Carol even set out lunch fixings for everyone to pack a lunch for the day. The day ride options are plentiful. We did see wildlife nearby. While our group was in, there was a group of hunters too. The generator room is a great place to dry your gear after practicing water crossings

BTW this is a great place in winter, as Gracious House Lodge is a great place for snowmobiling adventures too.

http://www.alaskaone.com/gracious/
Phone/Fax: 1-907-333-3148
Mile 82 Denali Hwy

ThatGuy · 08-27-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CariocaGirl

http://www.alaskaone.com/gracious/
Phone/Fax: 1-907-333-3148
Mile 82 Denali Hwy

What were the temps at night/early morning?

07-24-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
KHuddy ^OP Big Sky Country Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Canyon Creek, MT Oddometer: 2,160	Gracious House & Denali Hwy Spousal Unit and I rode the Denali Highway loop yesterday (Fairbanks, Cantwell, Denali Hwy, Paxson, Fairbanks). The Denali is in great shape. There was one short section that had new and deep gravel that did not have any lanes cleared by the cage traffic as of yet. That and some dust were the only issues. I want to put a plug in for Gracious House, a lodge located at mile 82. If you’re just passing by it is a great place to get gas, an espresso and a cinnamon role. If you are looking for a place to stay they offer camping or cabins, as well as a full service bar. I have no affiliation with Gracious House, but I do think they are good folks that could use some business. The café is closed so the entire operation is running out of the bar. A great place from which to base a hunting trip or snogo outing, and they also have a flight service for tours. And the lady who runs the place has just taken up riding at age 70. If you are a rider in Alaska just for a visit then riding the Denali is a must. Plan to take your time and look for the often abundant wildlife. __________________ Kevin Team Pterodactyl Montana Outpost Survivor 46 43' 52. 65" N 112 09' 23.39" W

07-24-2011, 01:12 PM	#2
AKTroy BE AWARE OF TRAINS Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 2,102	__________________ Team Pterodactyl, Hooligan Division. R.I.P Harry Mythical Riders, boy are they movin'. Thru dust, rocks & mud..............they're FUKENGRUVEN! As I look back through the decades, theres a thought that prevails. We are born without a road map and a choice of many trails...........

07-25-2011, 08:08 AM	#5
AK_Wiley On the road again! Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Anchorage Oddometer: 8	Anchorage Loop Thanks for the update. A few of us are doing this loop but starting in Anchorage next weekend...

08-27-2011, 06:31 PM	#7
CariocaGirl Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Too far from Rio Oddometer: 24	Gracious House Lodge, Denali Hwy, AK We were just at Gracious House and we wholeheartedly agree that Butch, Carol and Bill are great hosts. The camping was wonderful with great views of the surrounding mountains. Some of our group took a flight-seeing ride with Butch and could not stop talking about it. The breakfasts and dinners were delicious. And Carol even set out lunch fixings for everyone to pack a lunch for the day. The day ride options are plentiful. We did see wildlife nearby. While our group was in, there was a group of hunters too. The generator room is a great place to dry your gear after practicing water crossings BTW this is a great place in winter, as Gracious House Lodge is a great place for snowmobiling adventures too. http://www.alaskaone.com/gracious/ Phone/Fax: 1-907-333-3148 Mile 82 Denali Hwy __________________ Gina '06 TW200 \| '10 KLX250 \| '09 KLX250 CCCofVT \| BMWMOV \| YB \| AMA Adventure for the Cures 2011 CariocaGirl screwed with this post 08-27-2011 at 07:30 PM

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-24-2011, 01:22 PM	#3
beamertwin Paul Joined: Aug 2005 Location: the end of the rainbow Oddometer: 1,033	Good to hear. They had been closed for several years. Miss the pie and ice cream w/coffee on the way through. Are they still for sale?

07-25-2011, 07:47 PM	#6
Skinny Moose Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Wasilla Alaska Oddometer: 98	I`ll be up there in two weeks doing some motorcycle camping. I`ll make it a point to stop in.