Explore the charming and historic gold mining town of Skagway, including historical sites, the Gold Rush Cemetery, and Lower Reid Falls. An extra trail takes you to Yakutania Point, and then beyond to Smugglers Cove.
Distance & Trail Rating: 5K, 8K, 10K and 12K. Rating: 1B (5K), 2B (8K), and 2C (10K and 12K).
Online Start Box: Registration is only available on the Online Start Box. For registration information, go to ava.org, or try this link. Once you’ve registered online, the walk directions and map will be available for you to download.
Start Location: Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitors Center. 291 Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840. GPS coordinates for Start Location: 59.45368, -135.31838.
Ameneties: Restrooms: yes | Pets: yes | Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: hard – see “Comments”
Comments: This walk is available seasonally, from April 1 through October 31. The 8K route explores the historic district of town, the Gold Rush Cemetery, and continues to Lower Reid Falls via a short forest trail with some roots and rocks along the trail, and then returns to the Start Location. The 10K goes from there to the southwest part of town and onward for a hike to Yakutania Point with views of the Lynn Canal toward the Chikat Mountains (rated 2C for the final forested 100 yard trail with roots and rock steps). The 12K route goes from there through mixed coastal forest to peaceful Smugglers Cove (rated 2C for the entire 2K extension). The 5K stays in town and does not go to the cemetery or falls. Wheelchairs may do the 5K with some workarounds at curbs. All walkers pay $4.
AVA Special Programs: Town Halls / City Halls.
ESVA Challenges: t.b.d.
Contact: Diane Troyer. (206) 355-5888
AVA Walk Sanction Name and Number: Skagway – Historic Town and Lower Reid Falls. Y2403.