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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Parkline of modern hikers on snowy slope of Chilkoot Trail Photo credit: J Eve Griffin
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Skagway is situated at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage in southeast Alaska.  Located just 96 air miles north of Juneau and 110 highway miles south of Whitehorse, Canada, Skagway can be reached by land, sea or air.  For transportation options visit Skagway's Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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pile of boards and canvas in ruin on rocks  

Did You Know?
The mystery of why these canvas boats were left behind at the Chilkoot summit of Klondike Gold Rush NHP, remains unsolved. One theory reports that it was too costly to pay the customs to take them over the border. Perhaps they were too flimsy for the rough waters of Bennett Lake?

Last Updated: February 06, 2008 at 18:46 EST