Chilkoot Trail
USA / Canada · North America · Multi-day trek · score 77/100
At a glance
| Countries | USA;Canada |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Alaska (USA), British Columbia (Canada) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 53 km |
| Typical duration | 4 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 1067 m |
| Best season | Jun-Sep |
| Start | Dyea, AK |
| End | Bennett, BC |
| Permit / guide | Permit required (Parks Canada/NPS quota) |
| Special gear | trekking poles recommended |
Score
77/100
Gold-rush-era international trail with historic artifacts; the Golden Stairs to Chilkoot Pass
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Shared USA/Canada trail (one row; overlap rule - only the Chilkoot kept for this corridor)
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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