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Klondike Gold Rush
National Historic Park |
The park is located in southeast Alaska |
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| The Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park offers extreme outdoor adventure for those equipped for mountain backpacking. The Chilkoot Trail allows you a chance to experience what the gold seekers went through to try and fulfill their dreams. But don’t worry if you’re not as adventurous as they were because there are plenty of other things to do in this special park! Check below for great Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park information to see what else is available.
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Uniqueness - The Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. The park also administers the Chilkoot Tr... (click here for more)
Facts - Winter hours for the park are (October - April) offices open 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays, except holidays. The summer (May - September) visitor center is open 8 AM to 6 PM daily including holidays.
Skag... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - Activities available at the park include snow skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing, hunting, kayaking, fishing, dog mushing, bird watching, backpacking, boating, a... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Weather conditions above tree line change quickly and can be more extreme as elevation is gained. Rain, fog, high winds, snow and sleet can be expected in summer months. Temperatures may drop below fr... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Bears are encountered frequently along the Chilkoot Trail. Stay on the trail and travel in groups, if possible. Use food storage devices that are located at all of the designated camping areas and bri... (click here for more)
Fees - There are no park entrance fees.
Permits to camp at Dyea Campground are $6.00/site/night.
Permits to hike the full Chilkoot Trail trip is $52.50/adult, $26.25/youth (ages 5-16). Permits for th... (click here for more)
Camping - Dyea Campground is a 22 site rustic campground 10 miles from Skagway near the old town site of Dyea, Alaska. The Dyea Campground is located near the entrance to the Chilkoot Trail Unit of the park. Th... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Sitka National Historical Park, Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Admiralty Island National Monument, Misty Fiords National Monument, and Tongass Na... (click here for more)
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