Hiking the Chilkoot Trail

7-DAY/6-NIGHT HIKING EXPEDITION

Package Highlights

  • Experience the adventure of hiking the Historic Chilkoot Trail, where breathtaking views await at every turn.

  • Explore the charming gold rush town of Skagway, Alaska, rich in history and unique culture.

  • Complete your journey with a stunning sightseeing flight from Lake Bennett to Whitehorse, offering panoramic vistas of the Yukon’s pristine wilderness.

This package is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts eager to check off extraordinary adventures from their bucket list. It’s a challenging, physically rewarding journey that promises unforgettable moments! Perfect for solo explorers, groups, and thrill-seekers ready for the next great adventure.

A group of hikers with backpacks walking up a forest trail surrounded by green trees and foliage.

Photo Credit: Ruby Range Adventure

Group of hikers standing next to a sign for Chilkoot Trail Unit in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, surrounded by trees and forest

Photo Credit: Ruby Range Adventure

Group of hikers walking along a narrow trail through a mountainous landscape with patches of snow, green grass, small lake, and rocky slopes.

Photo Credit: Ruby Range Adventure

Example Itinerary

Day One - Your guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in downtown Whitehorse. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day Two - We will travel to the town of Skagway in Alaska the start point for gold seekers during the Klondike. After visiting the historic town, we’ll travel 16km to Dyea, where we’ll start our hike on the Chilkoot Trail.

We’ll cover a short distance to Finnegan’s point before making camp for the night (approx. 3 hours hiking time).

Day Three - After breakfast, we’ll continue our adventure through the rainforest. This is a pleasant day with a few fairly steep but short climbs. We will overnight at Sheep Camp.

Day Four -Today is our longest, but most memorable part of the hike. We’ll have an early breakfast and hit the trail in order to cover the 13km to Happy Camp. The trail goes as steep as forty degrees as you travel up the Golden Stairs. We will reach the top and cross the border between Alaska and Canada, at over 1100 meters (3700 feet) above sea level! From here we’ll descend to reach Happy Camp in the late afternoon.

Day Five - Today we will trek from Happy Camp to Lindeman, thought by many to be the best part of the trail. There are some spectacular views, and more importantly, the trail is relatively flat.

Day Six - Our last day of hiking. The end of the trail is near, but there is still some beautiful scenery to be enjoyed as we continue our trek, first to Bare Loon Lake and onwards to Lake Bennett. After a short look around, our floatplane will arrive to pick us up for the spectacular 45-minute flight to Whitehorse where we will enjoy our last night.

Day Seven - Departure day.

Notes:  This is an expedition-style trip, and changes to the itinerary may be necessary due to weather or other conditions. Any changes are left to the discretion of the guide.

For a detailed itinerary, or to customize this package with the support of our expert travel team, contact us.

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From $3975

Prices are per person based on double occupancy.

All prices include GST.

Package Includes:

  • Expert guidance on the entire trip

  • Camping equipment

  • Overland transportation

  • Float plane transfer from Lake Bennett to Whitehorse

  • 2 person tents (4 nights)

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Whitehorse

  • All meals on camping trip

  • Chilkoot Park fees and license

  • Airport Shuttle in Whitehorse

Not Included:

  • Transportation to/from Whitehorse

  • Meals in hotels

  • Fishing license

  • Camping Mattress and Sleeping Bag

  • Personal extras

  • Travel Insurance

Requirement: A valid passport and/or travel documents for the United States are required.

Demands
Backpacking is necessary. Gear and equipment will be split between participants. Each backpack will weigh 10-25kg.

Skill Level: Expert