Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site of Canada

Hiking the Chilkoot Trail

The Chilkoot Trail is a 53 kilometre / 33 mile trip through history and one of North America's most fabled treks. The trail crosses the international boundary between the United States and Canada and is co-operatively managed by Parks Canada and the US National Parks Service.

Planning your Chilkoot Hike

• About the Hike
• Border Crossing
• Groups & Guided Trips
• Choosing Your Campgrounds
• Permits & Reservations
• Fees

Preparing for your Chilkoot Hike

• Trail Hazards 
• Bear Safety
• Water & Waste
• Park Regulations
• Equipment
• Chilkoot Checklist

• Trail Condition Report
• SPECIAL TRAVEL ADVISORY

Other On-trail Activities

• Day Running
• Geocaching
• Bennett Backpack Adventure

Printable version

You can download the hiking information found on this website in PDF format.

• Hiker Preparation Guide (PDF, 841 KB)

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