• 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 »

Volunteer

Volunteer In Parks Campground Host Position Available at Klondike Gold Rush NHP!

Spend the summer is beautiful Dyea, Alaska at the trailhead of the Chilkoot Trail! For more information on the Campground Host position at Klondike Gold Rush NHP see the position description listed below.

Position Description

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to:

Klondike Gold Rush NHP
Campground Host Program
PO Box 517
Skagway, AK 99840

or e-mail us

GET INVOLVED!

There are many ways to get involved with the National Park Service. Click here to discover how to get involved with your National Parks as a volunteer, intern, partner, or educator.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park also offers great oppurtunities to get involved. Contact park Volunteer Coordinator at:

Klondike Gold Rush NHP
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 517
Skagway, AK 99840
907-983-2921

Did You Know?

Historic photo of Native Tlingit packer carring a pack of goods on his back, wearing Western gear

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.