Laughton Glacier
Take the White Pass railway to a flag stop partway up, then hike through rainforest and along a river valley to the foot of the glacier.
Laughton Glacier lies along the White Pass railway. Visitors get off the train at the 'Glacier' flag stop and walk about 3 km along the river valley, through rainforest and moraine, to reach the glacier hanging at the end of the valley. Steep rock walls and waterfalls flank the glacier on either side. It can be visited as a same-day round trip, with train times booked in advance, or you can stay overnight in a Forest Service cabin. This is a wilderness hike, so watch for bears, bring your own supplies, and do not climb on the ice.
Opening hours
Summer (follows train schedule)
Nearby sights
- White Pass Summit
- Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp
- Gold Rush Cemetery & Reid Falls
- Jewell Gardens
- Skagway Museum
- Broadway Street Historic District
- Moore House & Cabin
- Days of '98 Show