Auriol Trail
A loop trail about 15 km south of town that climbs through spruce and aspen forest to subalpine meadows, with views of the Auriol Range and the Alsek River valley.
The Auriol Trail starts beside the Haines Highway, about 7 km from Haines Junction. The loop is about 15 km long, with a climb of about 400 m. It takes 4 to 6 hours and is of moderate difficulty. The trail first passes through forest affected by spruce beetles and through aspen groves, then climbs to subalpine meadows near the treeline. From there you can see the cirques of the Auriol Range and the Alsek River valley below. A campground in the middle of the loop lets you split the hike into two days. Autumn, when the aspens turn gold, is especially beautiful. In winter the trail is used for cross-country skiing. Bears are frequent here, so hike in groups, make noise and carry bear spray.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Haines Junction Village
- Dä Kų Cultural Centre & Kluane National Park Visitor Centre
- Kluane Icefield Flightseeing
- Kathleen Lake
- King's Throne Trail
- Alsek River Valley Trail
- Rock Glacier Trail
- Dezadeash Lake