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    Klondike Gold Rush

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    A bridge, south of Canyon City 6 1/2 miles from the Chilkoot US trail head has collapsed under heavy snow load and is out until further notice. Hikers should be prepared to wade through a boggy section, and water may be knee or wa

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Happenings of past, present and future from Klondike Gold Rush NHP. Join us to explore behind the scenes of work and events taking place at Klondike Gold Rush NHP.

Thirty-three Miles

July 30, 2012 Posted by: Katie Bonanno

Follow our interns Katie Bonanno and Nicole Peters as they hike the Chilkoot Trail!

 

What does "artifact conservation" mean, anyway?

July 23, 2012 Posted by: Katie Bonanno

More information about Klondike Gold Rush NHP's two artifact conservation interns and what they're up to this summer.

 

Did You Know?

Chilkoot trailhead sign showing the National Park Service arrowhead logo and an outline of people with loads climbing up a steep, snowy pass

The Chilkoot Trail, in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, is 33 miles long and is shared with our neighbor, Parks Canada. Hikers cross the border at the top of the pass and enter British Columbia. The trail is considered to be the world's longest outdoor museum.