The Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint. I got a look at one of the worlds engineering marvels.Youll find info displays on the pipeline and an example of a pig, a device used to clean and inspect the inside of the pipeline.It took 70,000 workers and $8 billion of investment capital to build the famous 4 foot silver thread that snakes its way through 800 miles of Alaskan wilderness to reach the nations thirsty refineries, crossing mountain ranges, earthquake zones, permafrost, and rivers. Around 675 km of the pipeline is elevated (with 554 animal crossings), and outside Fairbanks is the place to see it. Every hour, more than a million dollars of black gold flows through it.

Just a quick stop, but perfect spot to get quickly educated on the pipeline and take a nice photo!

Was a nice little drive outside of fairbanks. Nice roads getting there, little area around the pipeline to stretch the legs.

We were lucky that we went while it was snowing the view was great.I think it’s the beat time to visit, anyway the beat time to visit Alaska is winter time.

The sidewalk was completely filled with super deep snow that we had to swim through to find the end that was anchored so tightly into the ground that we couldnt even see inside the damn thing. I came all the way to Alaska for this? Not to my cartoon expectations.

Pretty informative instructions to the TAPS. Not much to see though

Im delighted that I was able to observe a piece of work that was created by the hands of hard working men and women. Of course I filmed it and took pictures of the Alaskan pipeline. Too the men and women who designed and built this, plus with the viewing point being so astonishing I give the Alaska pipeline a five star.

This is a great location to see the famous Alaskan Pipeline it is at the pipeline has information, some equipment and good parking.

Its a pipeline convenient ly located on the side of the road. Picture posted is not at the pipeline

Nice to stop here and see the pipeline up close. It’s surprising just how big the structure is up close. Has some signs up in the area and some nice views of the forests up close. Definitely should stop by if you’re headed up north.

The history behind this place is fascinating. I love that they have two real Pigs there so that you can actually see them. Also that they tell you how it all was put in and why they did it the way it was done.

We always stop at the many different pipeline informational sites along several Alaskan Hwys. Great learning for the entire family.

Very easy to access; the physical pipeline can be seen from the parking area. Getting to the pipeline involves no steps. The path leading to it is paved and there is only a slight incline, making it possible for those with disabilities to get as close as they choose.The area appears clean and nicely maintained.Information about the pipeline and the site is provided along with relevant images. At least one of the informative signs can be read from a vehicle.There are no restroom facilities or picnic tables, and there is no shelter of any kind.

Im into the science behind these sorts of engineering feats. For a thing constructed over 40 years ago, it is impressive. The information boards are excellent. It is a quick stop but definitely worth it.

Incredible design and construction from the late 70’s that still looks brand new small visitor are but the pipeline explains it all.

Nice educational stop to learn a bit about pipeline. Free just park read signs then take a drive to Fox visit Silver Gulch or Turtle club. Drive a half hour visit Olines pond make a day of it.

Great viewing and informational signs and displays also take your photo of you and the pipeline.

This was a usual Stopover for us during our Journey to the Arctic Circle from Fairbanks. The Alyeska Pipeline aka Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline is an Engineering Marvel as it travels mostly parallel to the James Dalton Highway and is about 800 miles long serving the oil wells near Prudhoe Bay, AK. The visitor center is across from the Yukon River camp embankment where there are some stores as well as RV, Snow vehicle, etc storage. There is a nice restaurant that serves good food and is prepared fresh. Nice clean restrooms and great place to rest before heading to the Arctic circle. We enjoyed the clean air and great hospitality in this town.

A brief view of the pipeline. Definitely a picture opportunity.

Great place to visit and be proud of American ingenuity and labor.

If you have never seen a pipeline, I suppose its perfect for that. If you are going by, stop, but dont make a special trip. I really wanted to give it 2.5 stars but that isnt possible so I gave it 3 because I felt 2 was too harsh. Its a pipeline after all...

Convenient viewing point

So interesting, very cool experience to have seen this Pipeline.

As a kid we learned about this. It is nice to finally see what most people will never care about. It is easy to get to and snow covered forest was a nice added touch.

It’s a cool thing to see if you’re driving along the highway. But I’m not sure I’d recommend making a special trip just to see it. However, it is pretty impressive that all of the oil runs through it. You don’t really appreciate how big the pipeline is until you see it firsthand.

Neat little pull off

Just a simple display but worth stopping

Clean and simple to find

Nice clean and informative on the history of the pipeline. Pleasant surroundings include a little stream with a couple little wooden bridges and well landscaped. Across the hwy you can pan for gold ! Took some great pics too.

Can see real pipeline and how big it is

Great tourist attraction, good detail also on the pipeline.

Nice point of interest spot to stretch your legs and get a close up of the pipe.

Just a view point to see alaskan pipe and pretty good parking spot. Have information board about pipes.

An above ground section of the pipeline is visible at this location. Interesting if you are interested in this sort of thing. I mean it was quite a feat getting this done and the number of people it took to accomplish it gave many people jobs for some time.

Very cool to see. And unexpectedly cool experience to jump and touch.

A very easy place to find, they have wonderful information about the pipeline. In the summer its a very purity place to see, in the winter a great safe place to view the Aurora.

Interesting place to learn more about the science and engineering behind the pipeline and the oil industry in general.

Very interesting. I learned a lot from this stop.

Great stop for learning history of the pipeline and stretching the legs!

Very cool spot to see the pipeline. As you enter there is information about the PIGs they use to steady the flow of oil which was neat. To the left you can see the pipeline enter the ground and to the right you can see the pipeline zig zag up the hill

Really enjoyed my trip to check out the pipeline and all the information that they had telling about the pipeline even got to do a good bit of hiking down the Gravel Road that run right beneath the pipeline beautiful ready to go back and enjoy more of it

Beautiful came at 12am. Wonderful time. It was cold but still was so nice time

Neat, concise exhibit. Fun to explain to the kids how pipelines work and how TAPS is special.

Very interesting! Easy access.

Quick stop off the road...

Cool spot if you like nerding out over engineering or just like to see something different. Easy drive, parking, and a quick visit.

Nice place to see the pipeline, with informative signs and displays.

Its a beautiful pull out with alot of info on the pipeline!! Great place to stop and take some pics !

Cool exhibit.

There is nothing here. Besides appreciating the pipeline itself and take a picture besides it.

I always stop here with friends, great descriptions and place to take photos close up

The name says it all. You can get up close and personal with the pipeline here. You cant see too far down it from here, but there are some interesting informational stands as well. Time to learn about the Pipeline!

The pipeline exits the ground and rises on the famous thermal siphon cooled supports. Informative placards.

Get educated how crude oil is transferred through the pipeline

Took the time to drive out and see it and was satisfied.

It was nice to to go such up close to the pipeline.

Visitor friendly site with informative displays. Dont miss.

Nice place to stop and learn, walk around a bit and take pictures

Quick, interesting stop with good information about the pipeline, a nice place to look at and touch it if you want and some interesting artifacts. Nice 5 minute pit stop.

Wish there was more information, but truly a must-see if you are in the area. Incredible to see such an important engineering feat that contributes to the nations lifestyle

Cool spot to see the pipeline. It sneaks up on you, so pay attention or you will need to flip a u-turn like I did. They have a few boards that explain the pipeline and the statistics of it, which I liked.

Cool place to view the pipeline. Free and it’s nicely done.

Its a pipeline. If you have never seen one I suppose this is a good one but dont make a special trip.

Cool place to visit.

It was a well put together informative display. There was more to it than I expected... And no fee

You can have a close look for the pipeline system. Amazing engineering.

Great place to learn about the pipeline! Self guided tour with info posted all about. A must stop for family that comes to visit. Can be busy during tourist season.

Really cool to learn about!

Visited during March. Good spot to come back late at night for Northern Light Viewing.

Pulled off the side of the road and walked up to the pipe. Neat place to see.

This was actually pretty cool to see, not much here but it was awesome to be able to say I’ve been.

“Pig” is interesting.

Great history lesson. Our guide expertly dumbed down engineering and physics in his presentation. Great job.

Easily accessible with lots of clear information about the pipeline. You can walk right up and touch it, as well as many sample sections and tools used to maintain it.

Neat!

Great spot to pull off the freeway and learn about the pipeline and was worth the short drive.

Its okay. Not much to see except the pipeline. Its just a pullout off the road. No bathrooms. The only good thing about it would be that you dont have to walk far, its just right there. In fact you dont even have to get out of your car to get pictures.

It was a different experience. Able to see one of the worlds longest pipeline.

My dad was boom operator on the pipeline. Told me if I ever got the chance to see this I wouldnt regret it. He was right, as usual.

Went with a guide who told great stories about the pipeline

Nice spot with displays and view of a stretch of the pipeline

It is just small point to take a walk to near by location or give space to fast driving vehicle,

Nice little pull off with some good info on the pipeline.

Everyone should see the pipeline when they are in the area.

It great place to see the pipe line close. Its a a simple walk and some information about the pipeline.

Not much to see here unless you like the history knowledge.

Informative and cool

Worth the short drive to go see!You learn about the pipeline history and see the engineering that went into building and maintaining it.

Cool, fairly quiet and has interesting things to see.

I love this place because Im an engineer, and I wanted to understand all the complex engineering that was required to put this pipeline through such a rugged environment. Theres not much here, accept a section of the pipeline that you can walk up to and touch. Interpretive signs tell you quite a bit about the construction of the pipeline and the engineering that was involved. Its free, you can stay as long as youd like, and its very interesting. However, if youre not at all interested in engineering Marvels, you might want to avoid this place

Of course we had to.stop to do the virtual geocache. And take a few junior year photos.

Very interesting

Not really much to see here,always dirty too

Free to view. Need a little upgrade but other than that its great. Pleanty of parking.

Quick stop an photo op.

Loved to learn all about it, but dont expect to spend more than half hour to an hour here. Theres not much to see. Our tour guide actually stopped by here with us since it was on the way to pick up the rest of the group. He did such a good job telling us the history behind the pipeline we didnt even need to read about it.

Wonderful history

Where will it all end? Convenient location to see the 800 mile long pipeline

Just standing here in the middle of nowhere staring at a pipe???

Fun to see. There are a few placard to read