Carcross Desert, Sand dunes in Yukon, Canada.
The sandy formations cover an area of 2.6 square kilometers, receiving less than 50 centimeters of annual precipitation due to mountain rain shadows.
The sand dunes emerged from glacial lake sediments during the last ice age when large water bodies dried up, leaving behind fine silt deposits.
First Nations agreements enable indigenous communities to manage their resources while preserving traditional activities in the Carcross Desert region.
Visitors participate in sandboarding, beach volleyball, and hiking during summer months, while winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
The northern sand dunes support rare plant species, including the Baikal sedge that exists at only four other locations across North America.
Location: Yukon
GPS coordinates: 60.18720,-134.69500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
The Yukon Territory contains natural areas and historical sites away from main routes. From sand dunes to canyons, gold rush towns and national parks in northern Canada. The region features natural phenomena like Emerald Lake, hot springs and glacier landscapes alongside museums and gold rush era historical sites.
Chilkoot Trail
62.4 km
White Pass
67.3 km
Klondike Highway
77 km
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
88.4 km
Tagish Lake
60.4 km
Takhini Hot Springs
85.1 km
SS Klondike
61.7 km
Yukon Legislative Building
62.1 km
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
61.8 km
Schwatka Lake
58.3 km
Chilkoot Trail and Dyea Site
69.8 km
Captain William Moore Bridge
72.7 km
Whitehorse trolley
62.6 km
Ibex Valley
89.6 km
Yukon Arts Centre
66.4 km
Taiya River
74.5 km
Whitehorse West
62.2 km
Skagway Historic District and White Pass
80.1 km
MacBride Museum of Yukon History
62.6 km
Atlin/A Téix'gi Aan Tlein Provincial Park
90.6 km
Cariboo Crossing Trading Post
944 m
Meade Glacier
110.3 km
Old Log Church Museum
62.3 km
Skagway Museum
88.4 km
The Old Fire Hall
62.4 km
Laughton Glacier
79.3 km
Alaska Highway Bridge
83.6 km
White Pass & Yukon Railroad Bridge
69.6 kmReviews
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