• Stampeders Hiking the Golden Stair case with heavy packs

    Klondike Gold Rush

    National Historical Park Alaska

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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 »

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace at www.lnt.org
Leave No Trace Principles at www.lnt.org
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Hikers and Campers should follow the basic Leave No Trace principles:

  • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Travel and Camp on Durabel Surfaces
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Leave What You Find
  • Minimize Camp Fire Impacts
  • Respect Wildlife
  • Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Click here for more details on the principles of Leave No Trace.

 
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Did You Know?

Taiya River with calm waters snaking through misty fog with blue mountain backdrop

The Chilkoot Trail in Klondike Gold Rush NHP takes the hiker from sea level to alpine tundra in just 16 miles. As you hike you will ascend from northern coastal forest to boreal forest to alpine tundra. Watch for seals, then bears, then the pika, a member of the rabbit family.