Chilkoot Trail and Dyea Site

The Chilkoot Trail extends 33 miles from Dyea, Alaska to Lake Bennett, British Columbia, crossing mountainous terrain and alpine landscapes.

Between 1897 and 1898, over 30,000 gold seekers traveled this demanding path during the Klondike Gold Rush, carrying required supplies up the steep mountain pass.

The Tlingit people controlled this important trade corridor before the gold rush, establishing connections between coastal and interior Indigenous communities.

The trail features nine designated campgrounds along its length, requiring permits and advance reservations for overnight stays between June and September.

Numerous artifacts from the gold rush era remain visible along the trail, including abandoned mining equipment, tools, and remnants of former settlements.

Location: Skagway

Part of: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

GPS coordinates: 59.63330,-135.28300

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:48