The Chilkoot Trail is the probably the most famous trail in Alaska. It is the 53 km/33 mile trail used by gold seekers headed for the Klondike Gold Rush. It is maintained by both the U.S. and Canadian Park Services. You need to have a permit to hike the Chilkoot as the number of hikers each year is limited.
It is an amazing journey into the past and one of the most popular trails in the North. The trailhead is at Dyea a few miles from Skagway. It typically takes 3 to 5 days to complete.
