Windy Corner

The feel

Dall sheep come down to sea level right next to the Seward Highway here, and it is the only spot in the world where they do. A natural mineral lick plus grass and lichen on the cliffs above the pullout keeps sheep close to the highway most of the year.

Most of the sheep are ewes, lambs and young rams, with a few mature rams. Often you will find them on the cliffs above the road. The spot has a reputation for near-collisions when drivers slam on their brakes for sheep and viewers dash across the highway.

What to expect

What it is

A Dall sheep viewing pullout on Turnagain Arm, at Mile 106 of the Seward Highway, about 20 miles south of Anchorage. It is also the southern end of the Turnagain Arm Trail in Chugach State Park.

Crowds and best time

Look for ewes and newborn lambs in late May or June, and rutting rams in November or December.

Parking

The pullout on the water (west) side is marked with blue arrow signs.

Season and access

Dall sheep can be seen here throughout the year.

Mingo says

Sheep come lowest in shoulder seasons, when fresh grass grows closer to sea level. Scan the cliffs first, since sheep are often found there.

Before you go

• Use a turnout, not the shoulder, before you look for sheep.
• Expect slowed traffic between milepost 105 and milepost 107, where drivers often stop on the shoulder.
• Going north, count half a mile past the Falls Creek Trailhead at Mile 105.6 to reach the gravel pullout.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.