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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 »
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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 »
Guided Tours
The black and white historic photograph is titled "Piles of
freight and supplies on the waterfront, Dyea, Alaska, ca. 1898" and is from University of Washington's Eric A. Hegg Collection. Historic District Walking Tours
Dyea Town Site Walking Tour WHEN: Early June - Mid August The tour inlcudes walking on uneven terrain and secitons of dirt trail. Leashed service animals are welcome. |
Did You Know?
No gold was ever found in the Skagway River valley. The actual gold fields were approximately 550 miles north, near the junction of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers in Dawson City. Skagway became known as the gateway to the Klondike gold fields, a bustling supply town.