Chilkoot Trail
A legendary route over the Coast Mountains used by gold seekers. At 53 km long, it is one of North America's most famous historic hiking trails.
The Chilkoot Trail was originally a trade route used by the Tlingit people. During the gold rush, tens of thousands of people carried a ton of supplies each from Dyea over Chilkoot Pass into Canada. The full route is about 53 km and usually takes 3 to 5 days. It runs from rainforest and alpine scree slopes to subalpine lakes, ending at Bennett Lake, where visitors can take the White Pass railway back. Hikers must apply for a permit in advance from the US and Canadian park authorities and carry a passport and a Canadian visa. Visitors who do not stay overnight can walk a section of the rainforest from the Dyea trailhead.
Opening hours
Summer (permit required)
Nearby sights
- Dyea Townsite & Slide Cemetery
- Jewell Gardens
- Yakutania Point & Smuggler's Cove
- Jeff. Smith's Parlor Museum
- Arctic Brotherhood Hall
- Red Onion Saloon
- Mascot Saloon Museum
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center