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  1. Chilkoot Trail Center will open May 28,2012. Permit fees begin June 3 when the backcountry will be staffed and trail marked! Happy Hiking! 5:50 PM May 21st via web
  2. Are you an Artist? Do you want to experience the Chilkoot Trail? Apply for the artist in Residence Program at skagwayartscouncil.blogspot.com 3:37 PM Jan 30th via web
  3. Want to be an Artist in Residence on the Chilkoot Trail? For more information go to skagwayartscouncil.blogspot.com ~ AM 11:11 AM Dec 6th, 2011 via web
  4. Trail Center will close tomorrow at 5pm, ending the 2011 summer season. Hikers still need to check in @ Park for customs& trail conditions 3:10 PM Sep 7th, 2011 via web
  5. Today is last day permits are required on the trail.Tomorrow we will start to remove markers &staff will no longer be on patrol after 9/8/11 12:44 PM Sep 6th, 2011 via web
  6. Crossing the Chilkoot Pass today hikers can expect rain, wind, fog and temperatures around 32F. Bring good raingear, warm layers & a stove! 10:02 AM Sep 5th, 2011 via web
  7. Lots of rain,wind,& fog in the forecast. Trail is muddy and wet in sections. Come prepared for wet.days,cold nights, and beautiful scenery!! 9:55 AM Sep 4th, 2011 via web
  8. Termination dust on the surrounding mountain tops!Friday is the last day for train service off the trail, markers will be removed next week. 10:00 AM Sep 1st, 2011 via web
  9. "The forest makes your heart gentle.You become one with it...No place for greed or anger there." Pha Pachak Trail Center closes Sept 8, 2011 3:58 PM Aug 31st, 2011 via web
  10. Risk of frost on the trail tonight! Salmon is running and the brerries have ripened so the bears are out. Make noise and travel in groups. 9:22 AM Aug 30th, 2011 via web
  11. Trail markers will be removed Sept 7, staff will be off trail by Sept 8. It is very cold at night, bring woollies, toque, gloves, and stove! 11:19 AM Aug 29th, 2011 via web
  12. Cold nights and rain in the forecast warrant bringing good raingear, warm layers (NOT COTTON!), rainhat, fleece or wool hat, gloves & stove! 9:33 AM Aug 25th, 2011 via web
  13. Water levels on the Chilkoot have lowered to boot level.with rain expected water levels may flucuate. Bring good raingear, extra socks, hat! 2:42 PM Aug 24th, 2011 via web
  14. Chilkoot Trail is open with some knee high water on the trail.We are expecting rain so water levels may flucuate on the trail.Bring raingear 12:39 PM Aug 23rd, 2011 via web
  15. Not recommending hiking the Chilkoot unless you like hiking thru waist high, glacially fed water in the first couple miles of a 33 mile hike 10:01 AM Aug 22nd, 2011 via web
  16. Due to flooding along the Taiya River hiking the Chilkoot Trail is NOT recommended at this time. Water may be waist high and it is COLD. 12:30 PM Aug 21st, 2011 via web
  17. August 17,1896 gold is discovered in the Yukon Territory of Canada starting one of the greates gold rushes of all times.Happy Discovery Day! 3:24 PM Aug 17th, 2011 via web
  18. Rainy days on the trail so bring raingear, toque, gaitors, extra socks, warm layers and a stove. KEEP YOUR CORE WARM! 11:00 AM Aug 15th, 2011 via web
  19. Getting cold nights on the trail w/risk of frost so bring warm layers. Blueberries are ripening which brings the bears out so be bear aware! 11:46 AM Aug 10th, 2011 via web
  • Name Klondike Nat'l Park
  • Location Skagway, AK
  • Web http://nps.gov/klgo
  • Bio Welcome to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (NHP). Stay tuned for updates on the Chilkoot Trail and park events.
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