FOLLOW THE LANDSCAPE. DISCOVER THE STORY.

Chilkoot National Historic Trail

America’s stories are written into its landscapes.
Header: Start your visit to Klondike Gold Rush NHP at the Visitor Center and Museum on 2nd Ave and Broadway · NPS Photo · Public domain, NPS · Photo credits
PLACES THAT KEEP THE PAST CLOSE

A story worth following.

Discover the Alaska side of a Tlingit trade route transformed by the Klondike Gold Rush. Dyea offers an introduction; the steep backcountry trail is a much more demanding undertaking.

Visitors stand on a boardwalk outside a brick red colored wooden building with tidy golden trim.
Start your visit to Klondike Gold Rush NHP at the Visitor Center and Museum on 2nd Ave and Broadway
NPS Photo · Public domain, NPS
Colorful buildings
Explore history with the restored buildings at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
NPS Photo/S. Millard · Public domain, NPS
BUILD YOUR OWN CHAPTER

Places to begin

  • Dyea townsite
  • Dyea trailhead
  • Skagway historic district

Suggested starting points, not a turn-by-turn route. Choose a manageable local section; stops may be far apart.

Make the visit work for you

U.S. portion only. Check trail openings, permits and backcountry requirements with Klondike Gold Rush NHP; this is not a motorcoach route.

Give the story time

Allow time for interpretation, a short walk and conversations. One well-chosen historic place can be more rewarding than a rushed list of stops.

Bring your group comfortably

Confirm parking, restrooms, walking surfaces and group reservations with each site. A historic trail designation does not guarantee coach access.

Official visitor information ↗

U.S. visits only. Historic routes may cross private property or have disconnected public sections. Official links provide current maps, access and operating information. Photographs may show earlier conditions.