• 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 fromtrail 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 waist deep during high water conditions. More »

  • Chilkoot Travel Advisory-Increased Avalanche Risk

    Park Canada Travel Advisory: Due to a cold, late spring persistent winter conditions exist on the Chilkoot Trail. Visitors will encounter late-winter snowpack conditions with increased avalanche risk and more snow covered trail sections. More »

Commercial Use Authorization

Commercial Use Authorization (CUA)

A Commercial Use Authorization is necessary to operate tours within the park. For detailed information on how to apply for a CUA, and to learn more about the fees, insurance requirements, and other conditions placed upon CUA operations at Klondike Gold Rush NHP, please visit:

Alaska Region Commercial Visitor Service Home page


Click here for a list of businesses holding current Commercial Use Authorizations in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.


Did You Know?

Univ. of Washington historic photo showing old street scene with mud streets and tightly packed businesses

At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, 150 businesses were established in Dyea, Alaska including 48 Hotels and 2 Hospitals.  By 1903, Dyea's population was a mere 3. A visit to Dyea today reveals a thriving forest growing over the ghosts of those buildings.