News Release

National Park Service reopens Chilkoot National Historic Trail in Klondike Gold Rush 

Date: May 28, 2025
Contact: Angela Wetz
Contact: Zach Babb

SKAGWAY, AK – Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will reopen the Chilkoot National Historic Trail for the season on June 1, 2025. After continued partial closures from historic flooding damage, the entire section of trail in the park will once again be open to hikers. 
  
“A huge thank you to all involved who have worked to create safe access for visitors on the Chilkoot National Historic Trail,” said Superintendent Angela Wetz. “After five years of closures, Klondike Gold Rush Historical Park is once again proudly welcoming hikers to 16.5 miles of this awe-inspiring trail.”  
  
National Park Service trail maintenance crews have been working to rebuild tread, footbridges, campsites, and visitor amenities after severe flood damage sustained during 2021 and 2022 seasons.  
  
At this time, trail users cannot cross the border between Canada and the United States. 
  
Additional information can be found at www.nps.gov/klgo and at http://parks.canada.ca.