To view a page of wonderful historical photos of the 1897-98 stampede over the Chilkoot Pass, click here.
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The first part of the trail is wet, running through coastal swamps and bogs. The treeline ends after Sheep Camp, with snow visible year round, then on to the Pass. The Canadian side is much more arid, leading to large lakes and scrubby forest. Today, the trail is a mecca for adventurous hikers from around the world, each of whom must obtain a permit to access the trail. Our departure on Day One of the hike was from the ghost town of Dyea.