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 Location in State
 Seasons: Summer and Fall
Difficulty: Difficult
Activity: Hiking, Backpacking, Skiing
Length: 33 Miles
Nearest Town:
Skagway
USGS Quads:
Skagway C-1
How to Get There:
Via Alaska Marine Highway system to Skagway, or by highway from
Canada and Alaska-Canada Highway. Small plane service from Juneau
to Skagway. Trailhead is six miles west of Skagway in Dyea River
valley, accessible by gravel road from Skagway. Tour busses and
taxis are available.
Managed by:
Klondike Gold Rush
National Historical Park
P.O. Box 517
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2921
Web Links
Chilkoot Trail, Klondike Gold Rush
National Historical Park
Trail Description:
Because of the many historical artifacts of the famous Goldrush
of 1898, this trail is one of the most inspiring trips in Alaska.
The memories and images of the existing trail connect modern people
to a different age and mentality better than any time travel machine.
This trip, which usually is done in three days, takes a good amount
of planning and coordination. The Canadian government will require
fees and reservations done in advance to enter at Chilkoot Pass.
For information call US National Park Service at Klondike-Goldrush
National Historic Park in Skagway: 907-983-2921.
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