Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site
Follow the fabled Chilkoot Trail along the centuries old path first crossed by Chilkoot Tlingit traders and later stormed by the Klondike Gold Rush stampeders. Hike through narrow windswept valleys and scale the precipitous Chilkoot Pass. Visit a Victorian-era church still standing in a vanished boom town.
Features
IMPORTANT Safety Information
Find out if you have the stamina and know-how for this strenuous hike. It’s up to you to stay safe on the trail, so equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate these challenges confidently.
MUST READ: Border information
It is illegal to cross the international border on the Chilkoot Trail. Plan ahead to ensure a smooth trip.
Fall hiking
Outside of the summer hiking season, there are no regular patrols, the route is unmarked and facilities are not maintained.
Visiting Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site
Activities and experiences
Scale the Chilkoot Pass, camp at historic Bennett City, and explore an outdoor museum and cultural landscape.
Plan your visit
Permits and reservations, visitor guidelines, guides and outfitters, maps and directions, border information.
Camping
Set up camp in a backcountry campground on the shores of beautiful Bennett Lake.
Reservations
Reserve your hiking and camping permits.
Fees
Discounted backcountry hiking and camping permit fees.
Safety and guidelines
Seasonal safety, park regulations, Important Bulletins, trail conditions, weather and avalanche conditions.
About Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site
Culture and history
Chilkoot Trail National Historic site protects the historic gateway to B.C. and Yukon, once trod by Tlingit traders and Klondike Gold Rush stampeders.
Nature and science
Ecosystems and habitat at Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site.
Stewardship and management
Learn about the strategic direction for the management and operation of Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site.
Contact us
205-300 Main St
Whitehorse YT Y1A 2B5
Email address: chilkootinfo@pc.gc.ca
North America toll free:
Phone number:
1-800-661-0486
Local and overseas:
Phone number:
1-867-667-3910
24 hour emergency dispatch:
Phone number:
1-780-852-3100
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday
9 am to 4 pm, Pacific Time
1-800-661-0486
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