• Stampeders Hiking the Golden Stair case with heavy packs

    Klondike Gold Rush

    National Historical Park Alaska

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  • Chilkoot Trail Bridge Out

    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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View of someone holding a gold nugget nearly the size of a cantelope.

Klondike Gold!

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Looking for Gold? You are on the right trail!

While you may not find gold at our site, you can check out how to become a Junior Ranger or discover the exciting journey stampeders took to strike it rich.

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Become a Alaskan Adventure Ranger and earn a special prize when you complete 3 Junior Ranger Programs on Alaska Public Lands! Click here for more details!

 

Did You Know?

historic photo of four men leaning over a sluicebox looking into it for gold

Most of those who went on the Klondike Gold Rush found no gold at all! By the time the gold seekers reached the gold fields of Dawson City, Yukon Territory, most of the good stakes had already been claimed.