Ruby
Iditarod Checkpoint
State: Alaska
County: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Founded: 1907
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 1,000
Ruby was a gold rush town on the Yukon River that peaked at 1,000 residents. About 160 remain, mostly Athabascan. Ruby is an Iditarod Trail checkpoint. Accessible only by plane or boat (winter: snowmobile).
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Difficult (fly-in)
Time Needed: Full day minimum
Quick Facts
- Iditarod checkpoint
- Yukon River
- Plane/boat access
Location
Address: Ruby, AK
Coordinates: 64.7333, -155.4833