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15 Best Skagway Hikes

The trails worth the airfare.

The 15 most popular skagway hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

15 Best Skagway Hikes

Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour - The Chilkoot Trail hike: 2 miles, 300 feet, and a real warm-up
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Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

1.Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

Half-day small-group Chilkoot Trail hike and Taiya River float in Skagway with pickup, snacks, and wildlife spotting.

Most Popular 5.0

“What a great pick! Be sure to arrive 15 minutes before and look for the van with the sign. Owen was an absolutely perfect match for us! We went with just ourselves and another couple as this company does not cancel for minimum requirements not being met! It was a perfect amount of hiking, rafting…”

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Skagway Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour - Your first 15–30 minutes: Skagway looks different from the Overlook
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Skagway Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour

2.Skagway Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour

A small-group mini-bus tour linking Skagway sights with the White Pass Summit, waterfalls, and Tormented Valley views, with pickup and drop-off.

4.5

“Small group tour with stops at all the attractions. Easy hiking to one of the falls and many others on the wayside. Perfect for groups with kids and seniors, minimum walking effort yet unlimited astonishing views!”

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Skagway City and Summit Tour - Cruise pickup that actually saves time
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Skagway City and Summit Tour

3.Skagway City and Summit Tour

Skagway City and Summit Tour takes you from your cruise dock to border overlooks, waterfalls, and Klondike Gold Rush stops in about 2.5 hours.

5.0

“I opted for this excursion instead of the train, as I was traveling solo. I wanted to experience white pass in a smaller group to get a better experience. This tour exceeded my expectations. Our tour guide Will, was fantastic! Very charismatic and knowledgeable. He made sure we all got our pictures at the “Alaska”…”

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Wild Adventure Yukon Tour into Canada including City and Summit - Meeting your van: pickup at the ship’s dock (and why it matters)
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Wild Adventure Yukon Tour into Canada including City and Summit

4.Wild Adventure Yukon Tour into Canada including City and Summit

Photo stops from Skagway to the Yukon and back, plus Emerald Lake and Wild Adventure Yukon lunch, with passport required for Canada.

5.0

“Fantastic trip with a enthusiastic tour guide, Monica! We went during the fall, the skies were cloudy but the colors of the trees were vibrant. Our tour guide was extremely informative.”

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Yukon Suspension Bridge and Summit Tour - From the historic district to the Chilkoot Mountains: the ride and Bernard Lake
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Yukon Suspension Bridge and Summit Tour

5.Yukon Suspension Bridge and Summit Tour

Small-group van tour from Skagway to White Pass Summit and the Yukon Suspension Bridge with scenic photo stops and included entry.

5.0

“Well I will start with a positive. As of now I see a credit pending on my credit card for a full refund . Now for the negative…. We did NOT get to experience our shore excursion. We have not had any direct communication with the company, Rainbow Glacier Adventures, but as much as we…”

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Summit Experience & Yukon Suspension Bridge Tour - Price and Timing: What You Get for $132 in About 3h 45m
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Summit Experience & Yukon Suspension Bridge Tour

6.Summit Experience & Yukon Suspension Bridge Tour

Bus tour from Skagway to the Yukon Suspension Bridge, White Pass photo stops, and Pitchfork Falls, with pickup, tickets, and cruise timing.

5.0

“We loved this small bus ride through Skagway and up into the Yukon! We had taken the train through that area on our last visit to Skagway and were looking for a different kind of experience this time. We LOVED the bus so much more than the train! The tour guide was great and we…”

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Bridge, Puppies, and Summit Triple Combo in Skagway - Price and What You’re Really Paying For (It’s Not Just the Stops)
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Bridge, Puppies, and Summit Triple Combo in Skagway

Summer Sled Dog Remote Yukon Camp & Summit Tour - Price and value: what $194 buys you (and what it doesn’t)
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Summer Sled Dog Remote Yukon Camp & Summit Tour

Half Day Yukon Suspension Bridge & Summit Tour - Stop 1 in Alaska: Waterfalls, Lakes, and the Welcome to Alaska Photo Circuit
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Half Day Yukon Suspension Bridge & Summit Tour

9.Half Day Yukon Suspension Bridge & Summit Tour

Half-day from Skagway to the Yukon Suspension Bridge with scenic photo stops, wildlife spotting, and a Canadian border crossing.

4.5

“We loved making several stops on our way up to the suspension bridge for photo ops and wildlife observations. Kenton, our driver, was absolutely awesome! The suspension bridge was spectacular and the bison chili at the end hit the spot. Overall, it was a wonderful experience!”

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City and Mountain Summit Shore Excursion in Skagway - Getting Off Broadway and Into the Clues of the Klondike Gold Rush
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City and Mountain Summit Shore Excursion in Skagway

10.City and Mountain Summit Shore Excursion in Skagway

A 2.5-hour Skagway shore excursion up White Pass with city history, waterfall stops, and summit views plus free port pickup.

4.5

“Raymond was very friendly and knowledgeable. Provided lots of information about the area. This is a scenic tour of the mountains and waterfalls. If you like nature this is for you. Don't drink alot before you go. The outhouses along the way are nasty!!”

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Yukon Husky Puppy Play Time & Summit Tour - Cruise Port Pickup: Where to Wait and What to Bring
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Yukon Husky Puppy Play Time & Summit Tour

From Skagway: White Pass Summit Guided Bus Tour - First stop: Gold Rush Cemetery and Reid Falls’ easy picture hike
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From Skagway: White Pass Summit Guided Bus Tour

12.From Skagway: White Pass Summit Guided Bus Tour

A 3-hour Skagway bus tour to White Pass Summit with Gold Rush cemetery stories, waterfall stops, and big-window glacier views.

4.7

“The tour was really fun and informative. I loved every stop we did. CJ is a great guide, she was very professional and kind. She also picked us up on time and was always willing to answer every question. I totally recommend this tour to anyone interested in not only exploring the area but also…”

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From Skagway: Skagway City & White Pass Summit Guided Tour - Getting started at 101 Broadway and the passport requirement that matters
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From Skagway: Skagway City & White Pass Summit Guided Tour

13.From Skagway: Skagway City & White Pass Summit Guided Tour

Ride Skagway’s Klondike Highway to White Pass Summit with a live guide, classic Gold Rush stops, and waterfall viewpoints in 150 minutes.

4.6

“We had an amazing tour with Noah, He was so knowledgeable about the local history and the area. He was good fun as a driver, even had a laughter about my tablet that I gave him to take a photo with.”

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Chilkoot Trail Hike, Float, and Summit Drive - Taiya River Raft Float: Calm Water, Serious Scenery
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Chilkoot Trail Hike, Float, and Summit Drive

15.Chilkoot Trail Hike, Float, and Summit Drive

Hike the Chilkoot Trail from Skagway, raft the Taiya River, then drive White Pass to the Yukon border for glaciers and big views.

5.0

“Hike is moderate, rafting is relaxing and not strenuous and beautiful ride to glimpse the tundra. Kay was a great guide who kept the group engaged and enthusiastic. Recommend this if you want a more active experience than a train ride”

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