General information about our Day at Rainy Pass Checkpoint
The Iditarod Dog Sled Race stops at Rainy Pass Lodge, using the Lodge as one of its main check points. Rainy Pass Lodge is located on the historic Iditarod Trail 125 miles Northwest of Anchorage in a pristine and dramatic landscape. Visitors enjoy interacting with the dogs and with the mushers as they feed and tend to the needs of their dogs. It is recommended to bring a lunch for this day trip excursion. Trips to Rainy Pass are scheduled for Monday after the Iditarod restart in Willow.