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Trail Center | Skookum Jim House
Trail Center
Pick up your reserved Permits and register for Customs at the Trail Center in Skagway. Get weather reports, up-to-date trail conditions and watch the video "Staying Safe in Bear Country" before your hike.
Reserved permits can be picked up the day before, or on the day that you begin your hike. When picking up Permits, all hikers must be present and have proper documentation for crossing the border.
Walk-in Permits are available on a first-come first-serve basis at the Trail Center the day before or on the day you wish to start your hike.
Mandatory orientation
Trail orientations are mandatory and are scheduled at 8 am, 10 am, noon, 2 pm and 4 pm (Alaska Time) every day.
Please allow approximately 30 minutes for an orientation. All hikers must attend.
An optional 13 minute bear safety video will be shown before and after orientations and throughout the day.
Hours of operation
May 21 to September 15
Every day: 8 am to 5 pm ADT
Phone: 907-983-9234
Skookum Jim House
Enjoy an exhibit of historical photos featuring local First Nations culture and the epic journey over the Chilkoot Trail and down the Yukon River to the Klondike goldfields. A MacBride Museum of Yukon History exhibit is located on the upper floor.
Bennett Camping Permits are available here. Get weather forecasts, up-to-date information on trail conditions and watch the video “Staying Safe in Bear Country” before heading out on your Bennett Camping Adventure.
Gift Shop
Returning Chilkoot Trail hikers can get a momento of their trek from a selection of official Parks Canada Chilkoot Trail merchandise.
Hours of operation
May 19 thru September 3
Tuesday thru Sunday (closed Monday): 9 am to 4 pm
Phone: 867-821-4060