Trail conditions
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Conditions and Comments are based upon the most up-to-date information available at time of posting. Be aware that conditions can change quickly.
Overnight hikes
Backcountry permits/registration is mandatory for all overnight use in Kluane National Park and Reserve between April 1 and November 15. The use of approved bear-resistant food canisters is mandatory.
Useful links
Trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Soldier's Summit | Good. | 2025-09-10: Dogs on leash permitted; Flat packed; Free of brush; Free of downed trees; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Sheep Creek | Good. | 2025-09-10: Dogs on leash permitted; Free of downed trees; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bullion Plateau | Fair. | 2025-09-10: From km 9.3 to km 12; Detours due to mud slide, follow the markers; Free of downed trees; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Ä’äy Chù (Slim's River) West: Ä’äy Chù (Slim's River) West (km 0 - 5.8) | Good. | 2025-09-10: Flat packed; Free of brush; Free of downed trees; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Ä’äy Chù (Slim's River) West: Ä’äy Chù (Slim's River) West (km 5.8 - 22.5) | Fair. | 2025-09-10: A few wet and muddy sections; A few downed trees.; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Potential stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Ä’äy Chù (Slim's River) West: Observation Mtn Plateau/Summit Route | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 2025-10-16: Be careful fording rivers and streams; Difficult route finding ; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Alsek Valley: Alsek Valley (km 0 - 6.1) | Water on trail in some sections. | 2025-09-10: Extensive trail erosion; Free of downed trees; Major rough sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Alsek Valley: Alsek Valley (km 6.1 -15.4) | Fair. | 2025-07-11: Mainly dry; Stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Alsek Valley: Alsek Valley (km 15.4 - 26) | Fair. | 2025-07-11: Mainly dry; Stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Spruce Beetle | Open. | 2025-09-10: This trail is not maintained by Parks Canada; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Dezadeash River | Good. | 2025-09-10: Loose boards on some boardwalks, travel with caution; Sections of the bird lookout are closed, please do not trespass.; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Auriol | Good. | 2025-09-10: Dogs on leash permitted; Free of downed trees; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kokanee | Good. | 2025-09-10: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
King's Throne: King's Throne Trail | Fair. | 2025-09-10: Extensive trail erosion; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
King's Throne: King's Throne Summit Route | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 2025-10-16: Challenging route ; Route finding may be necessary; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Rock Glacier | Boardwalk can be slippery - use caution. | 2025-09-10: Dogs on leash permitted; Free of brush; Free of downed trees; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Shorty Creek | Poor. | 2025-09-10: Be careful fording rivers and streams; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mush Lake Road: Mush Lake Road (km 0 - 7.5) | Fair. | 2025-09-10: A few wet and muddy sections; Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Be careful fording rivers and streams; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mush Lake Road: Mush Lake Road (km 7.5 - 16.5) | Fair. | 2025-09-10: Be careful fording rivers and streams; Minor rough sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mush Lake Road: Mush Lake Road (km 16.5 - 22.4) | Fair. | 2025-09-10: A few wet and muddy sections; Major rough sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Cottonwood: Cottonwood (km 16.5 - 33) | Fair. | 2025-09-10: A few wet and muddy sections; Sections of brush; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Cottonwood: Cottonwood (km 33 -49) | Fair. | 2025-09-10: A few downed trees.; A few wet and muddy sections; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Deadfall on trail; Sections of brush; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Cottonwood: Cottonwood (km 49 - 67) | Fair. | 2025-09-10: A few downed trees.; Sections of brush; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Cottonwood: Cottonwood (km 67 - 85) | Open. | 2025-09-15: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
St. Elias Lake | Good. | 2025-07-22: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
Routes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Route |
Dän Zhùr (Donjek) Route | Open. | 2025-07-11: Challenging route ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Thechàl Dhâl (Sheep Mountain) Ridge Route | Open. | 2025-07-11: Challenging route ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Ä’äy Chù (Slim’s River) East | Open. | 2025-07-11: Route finding may be necessary; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Mount Decoeli Route | Open. | 2025-07-11: Route finding may be necessary; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Kimberley Meadows Route | Open. | 2025-07-11: Route finding may be necessary; Route finding skills essential; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Quill Creek Route | Variable conditions. | 2025-07-22: Route finding may be necessary; | Trail details |
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