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8 Spectacular Hiking Trails in the Mountains

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Just Hook Up Near Skagway

Do you want to know the best way to get to Skagway from the lower 48? You’re in luck! It’s one of only three Southeast Alaska cities accessible by road, so if you’re up for a long drive, you can get to Skagway via your car. If that’s not your style, you can also travel by sea or air. To help you make a decision, we’ve laid out all the information you need to get to this scenic city for the summer.

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By Road

Driving from the lower 48 is a great way to experience the amazing vistas in British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska, and there’s the added benefit of having your vehicle with you for the summer. You’ll be hitting the Alaska Highway, also known as the ALCAN Highway, a 1,387-mile highway that was constructed during World War II to connect the lower 48 with Alaska via road. This rough-but-ready road is now paved in its entirety. The ALCAN starts in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and ends in Delta Junction, Alaska. You’ll follow this highway only partway, though – you’ll eventually hook up with the South Klondike Highway – which runs along virtually the same route that prospectors followed during the 1898 Gold Rush. You certainly won’t be traveling as the crow flies, but that’s not why you’re going to Alaska anyway. It’s all part of the adventure. Note: You will need your passport or passport card to enter Canada.

By Ferry

Another option, whether or not you’d like to take your car, is a trip via the Alaska Marine Highway ferry. The ferry travels to Skagway five days a week in the summer and three to four days per week in the off-season, leaving from Bellingham, Washington and taking three days on average. You can take the opportunity to hop on and off the ferry and visit other coastal cities along the way.

If you want to be extra comfortable, you can choose a room but make sure to book it far in advance. Another option is deck camping – you can unroll a sleeping bag on a deck chair or pitch a tent. If you bring your vehicle, understand that you’ll only have access to it at certain times each day, so keep what you want with you. Walk-on passengers are limited to 100 pounds of luggage, so be sure to pack light. Not sure whether you’d like to drive the highway or take the ferry? Why not take one route on the way up and another on the way home? It’s your adventure.

By Air

If you don’t need your car with you, arriving by plane is a good option. Your best bet will be to book a ticket to Juneau or Anchorage and then catch a commuter flight to Skagway, about a 45-minute flight from Alaska’s capital. Skagway has a small airport, and this popular seaport city is also accessible by seaplane from Juneau. Check with your chosen carrier about cargo limits.

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Difficult Hikes

Dewey Lakes Trail System

Located very close to Skagway's Historic District, this trail head leads into Spruce and Hemlock forests. The trails offer few panoramic views, but are completely submerged in Alaskan nature. From this trailhead you can access:

Skagway River Bridge Trailhead

3/4 of a mile from Skagway's Historic District, this trailhead provides access to trails that wind along the coastline and up a mountain, allowing for amazing panoramic views of the valley and breathtaking scenes of the most northern point of the inside passage. From this trailhead, you can access:

Gold Rush Cemetery & Lower Reid Falls Trail

The Gold Rush Cemetery is a fancinating place to explore. A short walk past the cemetery is Lower Reid Falls. This area is about a 1.5 mile walk from the visitor center.

Gold Rush Cemetery & Lower Reid Falls

Dyea Trails

9 miles from Skagway is the ghost town of Dyea. To get to this area you will need to arrange for transportation by driving, biking, or purchasing a shuttle. Trails include:

Chilkoot Trail

Railroad Trails

Enjoy a ride on the world famous White Pass & Yukon Route train to access two area trails. Both trails are moderately difficult. Plan carefully with the train schedule to make a day hike or stay overnight at a Forest Service public use cabin to enjoy the trails without rushing. Learn more:

Contact the Park

Mailing Address:

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park P.O. Box 517 Skagway, AK99840

Phone:

(907) 983-9200

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The Slide Cemetery A tiny wilderness cemetery commemorates the deadliest episode of the Klondike Gold Rush.

On April 3, 1898, the Palm Sunday Avalanche struck the Chilkoot Trail, which lead ambitious prospectors from the Gold Rush port of Skagway to the Klondike gold fields. The catastrophe caught countless “stampeders” by surprise; those who perished were interred in what is now the only cemetery inside the Klondike Gold Rush National Park.

The Palm Sunday Avalanche was actually a series of multiple, successive snow slides that struck the area north of Skagway. Despite spring weather conditions conducive to avalanches—prompting vocal concern from locals and seasoned veterans alike—eager gold hounds failed to heed the warnings. Once the slides began, those trapped in the danger zone found it difficult to escape.

Due to the spotty records available in Gold-Rush-era Alaska, the death toll ranges from 48 to almost 100; the identities of the deceased vary almost as wildly as the body count. What is known is that those victims who were discovered among the 30-foot-deep, ten-acre avalanche found their final resting place in a new cemetery in Dyea Township, colloquially known as the Slide Cemetery.

After the Palm Sunday Avalanche, traffic on the Chilkoot Trail vanished, and Dyea quickly turned from boomtown to ghost town. The Slide Cemetery is a remaining testament to the area’s historical significance.

Know Before You Go From Dyea Campground Head north on Dyea Rd toward Chilkoot Trail 0.6 mi Keep left to stay on Dyea Rd 1.5 mi Turn right onto Hatcher Rd/Jeep Trail Continue to follow Jeep Trail 0.9 mi Continue onto Slide Cemetary Trail

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This post was written initially October 6, 2018, but held back until the Chilkoot Trail Artist Residency Applications opened on January 5, 2019.

The Klondike!

  As I write this, I am on-board a flight to New Mexico, for our annual Abiquiu Open Studio Tour. This downtime gave me time to recount one of my most amazing and rewarding adventures as an Artist in Resident on the Chilkoot Trail with the Yukon Arts Center.

On July 20, 2018, I boarded a flight from Albuquerque, NM to Juneau, Alaska where I would meet my hiking buddy, Nancy Morrill. Nancy who would arrive at the same as me was flying from Saranac Lake, NY. Our flights got in at 11pm, and we were quick to get to our Airbnb on Douglas Island so that we could get to sleep before our first big adventure.  The following morning, we met hired guide, from ABAK to take us out onto the Mendenhall Glacier. We could not have asked for better guides. The two female guides managed our group exceedingly well. They were immensely knowledgable about the geologic history of the glacier and equally strong in handling fatigued person situations. ABAK fully outfitted us with climbing gear, safety equipment, even water, and snacks. It was a spectacular and beautiful experience with the opportunity to learn about how climate change is affecting Mendenhall.

The Hike to the Mendenhall Glacier

Mendenhall Glacier

Nancy Morrill and Hilary Lorenz on Mendenhall Glacier

Mendenhall Glacier

The following morning, we boarded with all our gear the fast ferry, Alaska Fjordlines,  to Skagway. The small boat with about 40 people made numerous stops to watch the whales, harbor seals and sea lions play in the water.  Captain Glen would stall the ferry each time we saw a whale or a seal colony.  It was a beautiful 4-hour trip that also goes to Haines, AK before arriving in Skagway.

Captain Glen of Alaska Fjordlines

Leaving Juneau on the fast ferry

Despite being 45 minutes late due to all the whale watching, Kerry, owner of the Swaying Spruce Cabin was there to pick us up.  She drove us through the tiny tourist town and up the hill to her cabin. It is a delightful area, only 1.5 miles out of town but away from the hordes of cruise ship tourists. We had a couple of nights to get ready for our big adventure. I took a nine-mile run down to the NPS campground where we would stay the evening before hiking the Chilkoot Trail, the official start of my residency. We spent the morning with the NPS staff getting our bear avoidance, radio, and trail training. Both NPS and Canadian Parks are partners with the Yukon Art Center’s residency program. I packed close to 200 Chilkoot Bingo Games plus boxed sets that I gave to NPS, Alaska Geographic and Skagway Traditional Council, all of whom are sponsors and donors to the artist residency.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park with Range Cassie.

Chillin’ on the Chilkoot bingo Cards

With our training complete, food all packed we were dropped at the campground. I was so excited to begin the hike. We pitched our tents and went out for a 6-hour walk into the ghost town of Dyea, now a beautiful campground. We stopped in at the only place to eat in Dyea, the Chilkoot Trail Outpost where we drank local beer and ate salmon sandwiches. While there, we met a couple who just completed the Chilkoot Trail and wouldn’t you know it, they are also from New York, and they live less than 5 miles from Nancy in the Adirondack Park!

Hilary Lorenz and Nancy Morrill with our last beer and a proper meal before heading onto the Chilkoot Trail

Nancy and I said goodnight and went to our campsite, I was almost too excited to sleep. The following morning we began the trail with a half mile of the rugged, muddy mess. I imagined that the first mile or two are wildly popular for day hikes and the path gets pretty beat up, and yes, it soon became less torn up. The first night we would stay in Finnegan’s camp, a short 4-mile hike through the woods. We met two couple there, both men were military, and they all live in Anchorage. I pulled out the bingo games, and they pulled out the boxed wine and cigars. I passed on both. This was the first official Chillin’ on the Chilkoot Bingo game, and the first night I answered the park service’s call in with my handle, “Artist 3.”

Chilkoot Trail Marker

Historic signs in Dyea

Dyea, AK once home to 8,000 to 10,000 Gold Rush residence.

Hilary Lorenz signing into the trail log book.

The beginning of the Chilkoot Trail

The first downhill of the Chilkoot Trail

Views along the first section of the Chilkoot Trail

Views along the first section of the Chilkoot Trail

Here is how I looked at the beginning of the trail. Bear spray strapped to my front.

A bit of muddy walk along the route.

Chilkoot Trail Artist Residency, join Hilary Lorenz and her 2018 experience of living on the Chilkoot for two weeks. This post was written initially October 6, 2018, but held back until the Chilkoot Trail Artist Residency Applications…