Chilkoot Trail - Self Guided

Following the steps of the “Stampeders” over the Chilkoot Pass.

Skagway / Dyea to Lake Bennett, 53 km / 4-6 Days self guided

The Trail, which was crossed by more than 100 000 men und women, explorers and thieves at the end of the 18th century on their way to Klondike goldfields, was an old traditional trade route between the first nations and the costal people. The Chilkoot first nations carried fish-oil and seafood over the 1140 meter high pass to the interior, and traded it for leather and furs. Finally in 1897, when the news from the gold discovery at the small Klondike river reached America, within days thousands of people rushed north to the Yukon. The stream of gold seekers – also named ‘stampeders’, because they were running north and nothing could stop them – swelling in the next weeks to more than 100 000 people. More than the half of these explorers never reached the Klondike.

Enjoy this unique trekking tour without a guide. We will be happy to help you with the organization, planning of the process, reservation of trail and park permits as well as with the transfers.

The lenght of the trail from Dyea to Lake Bennett is 53 km (33 miles). The elevation of the Chilkoot Pass is 1150 meter or 3750 feet. You should plan between 4 to 6 days for your hike.

Optional Services:

Yukon Wide Adventures can provide you with the following services for your Self-Guided Chilkoot Trail Hiking Expedition.

  • Camping equipment rentals (we do not rent sleeping bags or backpacks)
  • Shuttle to Carcross
  • Shuttle to Fraser
  • Shuttle to Skagway/Dyea
  • Railway from Carcross to Skagway (inbound)
  • Railway from Fraser to Skagway (inbound)
  • Railway from Bennett to Carcross (outbound)
  • Railway from Bennett to Fraser (outbound)
  • Float plane from Whitehorse to Bennet (inbound)
  • Float plane from Bennett to Whitehorse (outbound)
  • Float Plane Add-On Glacier tour from Bennett to Whitehorse (outbound)

Email us to ask for a customized quote for your self-guided Chilkoot Trail Expedition. A $500/person applies as a base fee for organizing the logistics of your trip, this fee includes Park Permits.

You are absolutely on your own and you have to carry all your equipment you need to manage the trail by yourself. Open fires are not permitted! Don’t forget to bring your stove and additional fuel.

Details:

  • This self guided trip is offered from mid June to end of August (advanced reservation of Parks permits is mandatory)
  • Minimum 2 participants
  • You should plan between 4 to 6 days for your hike.

Price: We charge a $500/person for organizing the logistics for your trip, this fee includes your park permits. We will then further customize your trip based on the services that you request.

All prices are in Canadian dollars plus 5% GST.

  • All old remains and artefactes on the trail are protected by Parks Canada and the American and Canadian Gouvernment. Don’t take any objects as a souvenir !!!
  • During the hike you have to carry your backpack yourself. We don’t provide porter service.
  • Please make sure before you start your trip, that you have all required documentations and visas to travel within the USA. Yukon Wide Adventures is not responsible in the case that you are refused entry into the USA.