Leg 8 (30.8 km / 19.1 miles)

The anchor leg rider may face serious headwinds on this leg and riders may find working together against the wind helpful. If there is no headwind the ride is a pure sprint into Haines.

This leg hugs the Chilkat River and is generally flat as it approaches Haines. The river widens and there are signs of civilization. The road is narrow here and at times lacks much of a shoulder.

Once in Haines, the riders and drivers stay right of the Y intersection and about 1 km further, drivers are sent right up a hill to get into the parade grounds through a back way. Vehicle parking is available in the parade grounds.

Riders continue straight following the signs, up the next steep hill to the right.

There is the opportunity for a final short downhill sprint to the finish in front of the parade grounds. Here the spectators and early finishers can cheer for the riders crossing the finish line.