Skagway

The Dewey Lake trail system leads visitors to Skagway on adventures to multiple remarkable destinations, including Lower Dewey Lake, Sturgill's Landing, Icy Lake, Upper Reid Falls, Upper Dewey Lake and Devil's Punch Bowl. Each trail extends from a single trail head located closest to the cruise ship docks in the very small town. There is a free parking lot with signs directing you towards the...

Sturgill Landing Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Skagway, Alaska.

Icy Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Skagway, Alaska.

Lower Dewey Lake is located in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park near Skagway Alaska. The hike to the lake has a few steep switchbacks and you should plan on it taking about 1-2 hours. There are trails to extend your hike if you want to walk around the lake, to hike to Upper Dewey Lake, or to hike to the Devil’s Punchbowl. This post is just about hiking to Lower Dewey Lake which i...

Lower Dewey Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Skagway, Alaska.

Yakutania Point and Smugglers Cove is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Skagway, Alaska.

The Chilkoot Trail follows the access route from the Alaskan coast to the Yukon goldfields used during the Klondike gold rush. You can get to Skagway via road (from Whitehorse), flight, or ferry (from Juneau). Whale spotting on a ferry from Juneau is a great way to start the trip! There are 9 official camping areas throughout the 33 miles that are booked ahead of time through Parks Canada. The...

Mount Ripinski & Haines Cliffs Overlook from Skyline Trailhead is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Haines, Alaska.

Mount Ripinsky Summit from Skyline Trailhead is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Haines, Alaska.