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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ParkHiker on rocky summit with clouds and mountains in background Photo credit: J Eve Griffin
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Things To Know Before You Come

things to know before you come includes:

Weather
 

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Ranger Rain at Trail Center

Before you travel to Skagway you should find out about the weather with the link above. Also, check our Chilkoot Trail section of this website if you plan to hike the trail. Permit requirements and other important imformation can be found there.
Historic photo of Native Tlingit packer carring a pack of goods on his back, wearing Western gear  

Did You Know?
The Chilkoot Trail was an important trade route connecting the Tlingits with interior First Nation peoples long before the Klondike Gold Rush. Dyea or Deiyaa (Tlingit for "to pack") was a small Native settlement used as a fishing camp and staging area for trade expeditions to and from the interior.

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Last Updated: August 04, 2009 at 18:46 EST