White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
White Pass & Yukon Route
A narrow-gauge mountain railway completed in 1898. It climbs along cliffs and trestles to White Pass and is recognized as an international landmark of civil engineering.
The White Pass & Yukon Route was built as a narrow-gauge railway in just 26 months during the Klondike Gold Rush. It starts at sea level in Skagway and climbs about 870 meters over 32 km to White Pass on the Alaska–Canada border. Along the way, it passes cliffs, tunnels, wooden trestles and waterfalls. Seats on the left side have the better views. The classic round trip to the White Pass summit takes about 3 hours. You can also ride on to Fraser or Carcross in Canada, but you will need a passport and a Canadian visa. Fares start at about USD 150. Book in advance during peak cruise season.
Opening hours
Multiple daily departures May–Sep
Nearby sights
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center
- Arctic Brotherhood Hall
- Mascot Saloon Museum
- Red Onion Saloon
- Jeff. Smith's Parlor Museum
- Days of '98 Show
- Moore House & Cabin
- Broadway Street Historic District