The trail begins from the flag stop at mile 5.8 on the WP&YR railroad. The trail leaves the tracks at the caboose and parallels the east fork of the Skagway River, climbing slowly for 1.5 miles through an im-mature birch and hemlock forest until you reach a nice view of the Skagway River and the Sawtooth range. From here, the trail

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detailed information, maps, current trail conditions and to obtain a trail permit visit the National Park Service Trail Center in Skagway at 2nd and Broadway (907-983-9234, June-Sept),

Aug 7, 2024 · Most visitors arrive in Skagway by cruise ship rather than bringing their own transportation. To help you plan, this page is organized by how far a trailhead is from Skagway's Historic District. You can also select hikes based on their difficulty level, regardless of …

Looking for the best hiking trails in Skagway? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 16 scenic trails in the Skagway area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

trail along the west side of Icy Lake. At the north end of the lake, the trail turns left to Reid Creek. There is no safe way to descend from this point to Lower Reid Falls. The trail begins from the flag stop at mile 5.8 on the WP&YR railroad. The trail leaves the tracks at the caboose and parallels the east fork of the Skagway

Parks and Recreation is a division of the Public Works Department, and is responsible for: Please see the documents below for more information on trails and campgrounds.

These local trails provide a range of walks from gentle shoreline strolls, strenuous alpine hikes, mountain peaks, lakes, and alpine environments. The areas trails outside of the immediate downtown area can be accessed by vehicle, train and in some cases kayaks and canoes.

Start by picking up a copy of the Skagway Trail Map at the visitor information center on Broadway, or printing the online version. Here's a sampling of some favorites close to downtown. The Lost Lake Trail and riverside sections of Chilkoot Trail make for fun afternoon outings at Dyea, 10 miles northwest of Skagway.

Hiking & Trails From the timid to the adventurous, anyone can experience the best of Skagway's wilderness on hikes as brief as a few minutes to as long as a several days. Skagway Trail Map