The Hope Highway begin at an intersection with the Seward Highway ( AK @-@ 1 ) , inside Chugach National Forest . The highway proceed north , traveling through several miles of pine forest , in a valley in the Kenai Mountain range . The highway pass alongside the Resurrection Creek , which was the source for the settlement of this area . The road proceed through the abandoned settlement of Sunrise City , which was an old mining town . The roadway proceed to the Turnagain Arm , and turn in a westward direction . The road continue along the arm for several miles before entering the city of Hope . The highway pass through Hope , intersecting the Old Hope Highway and several smaller streets before exiting the town and reentering the forest . The highway reach its northern terminus , an access road to the Porcupine Creek Campgrounds . The entire length of the Hope Highway is located in the Chugach National Forest . No portion of the highway is listed on the National Highway System .