Trail conditions
Conditions and Comments are based upon the most up-to-date information available at time of posting. Be aware that conditions can change quickly.
Overnight hikes
Backcountry permits/registration and de-registration is mandatory for all overnight use in Kluane National Park and Reserve between April 1 and November 15. The use of approved bear-resistant food canisters is mandatory.
Useful links
Trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Soldier's Summit | Good. | 18-06-2021: Free of brush; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Sheep Creek | Good. | 11-08-2021: Free of brush; Free of downed trees; Fire ban in effect; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bullion Plateau | Good. | 12-08-2021: Free of downed trees; Free of brush; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Ä’äy Chù (Slim's River) West: (km 0 - 5.8) | Good. | 12-08-2021: Sections of brush; Free of downed trees; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Ä’äy Chù (Slim's River) West: (km 5.8 - 22.5) | Good. | 11-08-2021: Fire ban in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Ä’äy Chù (Slim's River) West: Observation Mtn Plateau/Summit Route | Good. | 11-08-2021: Fire ban in effect; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Alsek Valley: (km 0 - 6.1) | Water on trail in some sections. | 16-09-2021: Bridge(s) out; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Alsek Valley: (km 6.1 -15.4) | Water on trail in some sections. | 16-09-2021: Water levels fluctuate daily; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Alsek Valley: (km 15.4 - 26) | Good. | 19-08-2021: Free of brush; Free of downed trees; Fire ban in effect; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Spruce Beetle | Dry. | 16-09-2021: Free of downed trees; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Dezadeash River | Dry. | 16-09-2021: Free of brush; Free of downed trees; Sections of the bird lookout are closed, please do not trespass.; Loose boards on some boardwalks, travel with caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Auriol | Fair. | 16-09-2021: Skier tracked; Flooded sections; A few wet and muddy sections; Sections of brush; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kokanee | Dry. | 18-06-2021: Free of brush; Free of downed trees; Loose boards on some boardwalks, travel with caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
King's Throne: Trail | Trail has recently been cleared of deadfall. | 12-08-2021: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
King's Throne: Summit Route | Snow covered. | 03-06-2021: Snowbound; Challenging route ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Rock Glacier | Good. | 19-08-2021: Free of downed trees; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Shorty Creek | Trail has recently been cleared of deadfall. | 25-08-2021: Free of brush; Free of downed trees; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mush Lake Road: (km 0 - 7.5) | Good. | 19-08-2021: Free of brush; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mush Lake Road: (km 7.5 - 16.5) | Fair. | 19-08-2021: A few wet and muddy sections; Challenging route ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mush Lake Road: (km 16.5 - 22.4) | Poor. | 04-06-2021: Be careful fording rivers and streams; High water levels at stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Cottonwood: (km 16.5 - 33) | Fair. | 12-08-2021: Free of downed trees; Sections of brush; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Cottonwood: (km 33 -49) | Fair. | 11-06-2021: A few downed trees.; Be careful fording rivers and streams; High water levels at stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Cottonwood: (km 49 - 67) | Mainly Dry. | 02-09-2021: Sections of brush; Free of downed trees; Water levels fluctuate daily; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Cottonwood: (km 67 - 85) | Fair. | 18-06-2021: Rockslide ; Free of downed trees; Sections of brush; High water levels at stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
St. Elias Lake | Good. | 19-08-2021: Free of downed trees; Free of brush; | Trail details |
Routes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Route |
Dän Zhùr (Donjek) Route | Open. | 29-09-2020: Route unmarked; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Thechàl Dhâl (Sheep Mountain) Ridge Route | Variable conditions. | 11-08-2021: Route unmarked; Fire ban in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Ä’äy Chù (Slim’s River) East | Please respect all posted notices and signs. | 11-08-2021: Trail washed out in sections; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Water levels fluctuate daily; Fire ban in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Mount Decoeli Route | Open. | 29-09-2020: Route unmarked; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Kimberley Meadows Route | Open. | 29-09-2020: Difficult route finding ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Quill Creek Route | Open. | 29-09-2020: Difficult route finding ; | Trail details |