Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site of Canada

Cut Off Trail Seasonal Closure

The Cut Off Trail is now closed between May 1 and November 30. During this time travel on it is prohibited and you may be charged with an offence under the Canada National Parks Act if you are found travelling on the Cut Off Trail. The trail is no longer maintained and a bridge has been removed. Reduced sightlines due to vegetation re-growth increases the risk of a surprise bear encounter.

Using the WP&YR railway right of way and tracks to get to or from the Chilkoot Trail is trespassing and illegal under the Railway Safety Act. Travelling on the railway right of way is dangerous there is a risk of being hit by a train or other railway equipment. If you do so it is entirely at your own discretion and you accept any and all risks absolutely and Parks Canada Agency is not liable to you whatsoever.