31.4 mi
Distance
6,952 ft
Elev. Gain
13h 29m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Chilkoot Pass Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 15 ft |
| High point | 15.5 mi | 1,094 ft |
| End | 31.3 mi | 662 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Overnight hikers need a validated permit from about June 1 to September 12. Reserve the U.S. side permit through Recreation.gov, then validate it at the Trail Center in Skagway. Camping is allowed only in designated campgrounds. Check the park permit page for current rules on crossing the border.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
- Planning your Chilkoot Trail hike
National Park Service
Source of truth
- Chilkoot Trail conditions report
National Park Service
- Chilkoot Trail campgrounds
National Park Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Skagway, AK · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Skagway Municipality, AK
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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