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The Chilkoot Trail runs 33 miles through the Coast Mountains, from Dyea, Alaska, to Bennett, British Columbia. It was first a Tlingit trade route, then the main road for Klondike Gold Rush stampeders in 1898. Today it is a recreation trail and part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

A visit usually means a trip out Dyea Road to the trailhead, then a few hours on the first stretch of the trail. Fit hikers can head further, but the full route is a multi-day backpacking trip. Park staff offer planning help for a Chilkoot hike.

Good to know

The full trail is multi-day, so a short section or day hike is the usual choice for a single day.
Bears are the main safety concern, and food must be stored in bear-safe spots.
In spring, much of the trail can still be deep in snow, and avalanche conditions can exist.
Once the trail climbs into the alpine, weather and exposure grow, and vertigo can be an issue.

A place to visit:

Trail

Chilkoot Trail

Skagway, United States (Alaska)

The Chilkoot Trail is a historic route through the Coast Mountains, from the Dyea trailhead out toward Bennett in British Columbia. Most people here walk a short section or a day hike.

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Sightseeing and scenic rides

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Glaciers and fjords

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Sport fishing

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Rainforest and jungle

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Museums

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Hiking

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Wildlife and birding

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Stingrays, turtles and dolphins

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Catamaran and sailing trips

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Ancient sites

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Old town and historic sights

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Local culture and markets

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How to get there

Dyea trailhead lies about 16 km (10 miles) from Skagway center along Dyea Road.

Time needed

Most of a day for a day hike.

What it costs

The Chilkoot Hiker Service and tour buses are the paid options to reach the trailhead.

Suits

Fit hikers with backcountry experience

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

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Trail and waterfall

Gold Rush Cemetery and Lower Reid Falls

Skagway

A short forest walk behind Skagway's old cemetery, ending at a view of Lower Reid Falls. It is an easy round trip that most people finish in about two hours.

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Town

Skagway's Historic District

Skagway

Six blocks of downtown Skagway along Broadway, lined with buildings from the late 1890s Gold Rush. You walk the boardwalks past saloons, shops and old offices.

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Museum

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center

Skagway

The park visitor center sits in the former Broadway Depot on Broadway in downtown Skagway. Inside, interactive exhibits tell the story of the 1897-98 gold rush to the Klondike.

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Ghost town

Dyea townsite

Skagway

The Dyea townsite is the remains of a gold rush boomtown at the head of the Taiya River Valley. Today it is a lush natural area where you walk among old ruins and wild plants.

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