Alaska free images - Moore Homestead
Moore Cabin (left) and J. Bernard Moore House In 1887, Captain William Moore and his son Bernard (Ban) began construction of a log cabin and wharf at Skagway Bay and named their site "Moorsville." They cleared... More
Alaska free images - Moore Homestead
Moore Cabin (left) and J. Bernard Moore House In 1887, Captain William Moore and his son Bernard (Ban) began construction of a log cabin and wharf at Skagway Bay and named their site "Moorsville." They cleared... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Finnegan's Point tent pads A small number of settlements sprang up quickly on the trail to serve Stampeders and packers. Aside from Dyea, each of these were nonexistent or only seasonal before 1897. Finnegan... More
Canyon City Historic Town Site - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
A settlement was established at Canyon City in 1897-98 with the start of the Klondike Gold Rush. A few scattered tents grew into a prosperous village, with 25 businesses and 1,500 inhabitants spanning both side... More
Chilkoot Trail - National Parks Gallery
Drainage Feature on Saintly Hill With the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98, as many as 25-30,000 Stampeders crossed into the Yukon by way of the Chilkoot corridor. At first, the trail was little more than a cr... More
Drainage Feature on Saintly Hill
With the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98, as many as 25-30,000 Stampeders crossed into the Yukon by way of the Chilkoot corridor. At first, the trail was little more than a crude footpath along the Taiya River... More
Finnegan's Point Tent Pads - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
A small number of settlements sprang up quickly on the trail to serve Stampeders and packers. Aside from Dyea, each of these were nonexistent or only seasonal before 1897. Finnegan's Point, a small resting p... More
Bridge over the Taiya River - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The rugged trail was improved with bridges and sections of corduroy road in 1897, when the Gold Stampede brought tens of thousands of prospectors to the region. Entrepreneurs recouped their development efforts ... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Canyon City Historic Town Site A settlement was established at Canyon City in 1897-98 with the start of the Klondike Gold Rush. A few scattered tents grew into a prosperous village, with 25 businesses and 1,5... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Bridge over the Taiya River The rugged trail was improved with bridges and sections of corduroy road in 1897, when the Gold Stampede brought tens of thousands of prospectors to the region. Entrepreneurs recoup... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Finnegan's Point, first camp north of Dyea. Finnegan's Point, located about five miles north of the Dyea townsite, was the first campsite that served Stampeders and packers. By April 1898, Pat Finnegan constr... More
Alaska free images - Finnegan's Point
Finnegan's Point, located about five miles north of the Dyea townsite, was the first campsite that served Stampeders and packers. By April 1898, Pat Finnegan constructed a toll road across the Taiya River at th... More
Long Hill Photo Overlay - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Southwest view from Long Hill on the Chilkoot Trail. Digital overlay of the 1898 Long Hill photo by Eric A. Hegg on the August 20, 2013 photo by Ronald D. Karpilo Jr. and Sarah C. Venator/NPS.
Chilkoot Pass - Then - National Parks Gallery
Top of Chilkoot Pass on a busy day in 1898
Historic Dyea Townsite - National Parks Gallery
Slide cemetery The Slide Cemetery was built in April 1898 for avalanche victims. On Palm Sunday that year, an avalanche about a half-mile south of the Scales Camp on the Chilkoot Trail let to the creation of t... More
View of Glaciers along the Chilkoot Trail
The Chilkoot trail offers many scenic views of alpine terrain and glaciers.
Alaska free images - Abandoned Boats
A heap of collapsible boats lies abandoned alongside the Chilkoot Trail, one of many artifacts left behind after the Klondike Gold Rush.
Blue Grouse, National Parks Birds Images
Male blue grouse inflate air sacs to make "hooting" sounds. Listen for them as you hike through the forest to Lower Dewey Lake or on the Chilkoot Trail.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Hosford's Sawmill Site In the 1940s, Ed Hosford cut a logging road from Dyea to Finnegan's Point. He established his sawmill there in 1948, where it was in operation until it was abandoned in 1956.
Views at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Alaska
This park celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. The park also administers the Chilkoot Trail and a small portion of the White Pass Trai... More
Views at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Alaska
This park celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. The park also administers the Chilkoot Trail and a small portion of the White Pass Trai... More
Views at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Alaska
This park celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. The park also administers the Chilkoot Trail and a small portion of the White Pass Trai... More
Views at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Alaska
This park celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. The park also administers the Chilkoot Trail and a small portion of the White Pass Trai... More
Views at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Alaska
This park celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. The park also administers the Chilkoot Trail and a small portion of the White Pass Trai... More
Chilkoot Trail - National Parks Gallery
Suspension bridge at Canyon City Historic Area A suspension bridge to the Canyon City historic area was built in 1982.
Suspension Bridge at Canyon City Historic Area
A suspension bridge to the Canyon City historic area was built in 1982.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Beaver Pond Boardwalk In 1999, a boardwalk was constructed to provide passage over an area that had flooded due to a beaver dam.
Beaver Pond Boardwalk - National Parks Gallery
In 1999, a boardwalk was constructed to provide passage over an area that had flooded due to a beaver dam.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Beaver Ponds In 1999, a 1,100 foot boardwalk was added at the lower end of the trail to offer passage over an area that had been flooded by a beaver dam.
Crossing the Beaver Pond Boardwalk
Trade between native groups consisted mainly of the exchange of typical coastal products for the furs of the interior. Clams, seaweed, dried fish, and sea otter pelts crossed the trail to the north, heading inl... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Crossing the Beaver Pond Boardwalk Trade between native groups consisted mainly of the exchange of typical coastal products for the furs of the interior. Clams, seaweed, dried fish, and sea otter pelts crossed... More
Alaska free images - Beaver Ponds
In 1999, a 1,100 foot boardwalk was added at the lower end of the trail to offer passage over an area that had been flooded by a beaver dam.
Bridge into Deep Lake campground
Nicole Bauberger painted this as part of her two weeks on the Chilkoot Trail. She did one painting for each day she hiked.
Alaska free images - Sheep Camp
Sheep Camp is the last campground before the steep rise to Chilkoot Pass.
Ranger helping hikers - National Parks Gallery
Rangers are available to answer questions and help with emergency situations.
Bare Loon covered shelter - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Deep Lake sign - National Parks Gallery
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Tent platforms
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Way finding signs at Deep Lake - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
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Alaska free images - Bear boxes
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Campground outhouse
Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Tent platforms
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Warming shelter, front - National Parks Gallery
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Alaska free images - Interpretive exhibits
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National parks: Campsite - public domain image
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Alaska free images - Bear boxes
Bear lockers are used to store anything with a smell including food, deodorant, or bearspray.
Campground eating area - National Parks Gallery
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Alaska free images - Pleasant Camp
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of camp, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Campground eating area - National Parks Gallery
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Alaska free images - Lake Lindeman
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On the trail - National Parks Gallery
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National parks: Campsite - public domain image
Canyon City campsites are on the ground rather than wooden platforms.
National parks: Outhouse - public domain image
Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Camping at Pleasant Camp - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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National parks: Outhouses - public domain image
Composting outhouses Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Campsite - public domain image
Canyon City campsites are on the ground rather than wooden platforms.
Overview of Bennett station - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
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Birds on Bare Loon Lake - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Public domain scan of a whale, sea animal, marine life, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Helping you find your way - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
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Pleasant Camp campsite - National Parks Gallery
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Alaska free images - Tent platform
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Overview of Lindeman City - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
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Just before Deep Lake campground
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National parks: Outhouse - public domain image
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National parks: Campsite - public domain image
Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Food storage
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Graves at Lindeman - National Parks Gallery
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Alaska free images - Bennett Station
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Along the trail - National Parks Gallery
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Warming shelter at Pleasant Camp
Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gold rush era church at Lake Bennett
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National parks: Outhouse - public domain image
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Alaska free images - Tent platform
Most campsites at Sheep Camp are on wooden platforms, a few are on the ground.
Alaska free images - Composting outhouses
Sheep Camp has 3 composting outhouses. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Along the River - National Parks Gallery
The first five miles of the recreational Chilkoot Trail follow a historic logging road built in the middle of the 20th century.
Below the Summit - National Parks Gallery
Chilkoot Trail, Canadian side Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View from the Summit - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Rare view on clear day of the mountains surrounding the Chilkoot Trail.
Hiker on Canyon City Suspension Bridge
Mike Mol on Canyon City suspension bridge
Boat skeleton, Chilkoot Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The remains of a boat from the gold rush era lie next to the Chilkoot Trail near Lindemann.
Ptarmigan in the grass - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Alaska's state bird seen along the trail Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bare Loon Lake - National Parks Gallery
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Looking South From False Summit, Chilkoot Trail
Stephen Dobert standing on rock near False Summit looking south toward Skagway, Alaska.
Stormy weather threatens the Chilkoot Summit
Even in mid-summer temperatures can drop below 40 degrees and are frequently wet and foggy.
Alaska free images - Warming shelter
Canyon City has a warming shelter and log cabin.
Coastal Reindeer Lichen - National Parks Gallery
The Chilkoot Trail is a unique area that connects coastal rainforest to alpine and boreal forests in a relatively short distance. With so many habitats, Klondike Gold Rush NHP has more than 750 lichen species!
Sheep Camp warming shelter - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Sheep camp has multiple warming shelters with wood stoves. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dwarf Fireweed (River Beauty) - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
These lovely flowers grow in moist areas along streams and riparian zones
The Golden Stairs, Chilkoot Trail
Golden Stairs, Chilkoot Trail Public domain photograph of Alaska volcanic mountains, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Beaver Ponds on Chilkoot Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
During the Klondike Gold Rush this beaver pond was not there. Beavers have a dramatic impact on local ecology. The beavers moved into the Chilkoot Trail in the 1990s, and have turned what was meadow with cotton... More
Hikers on the Chilkoot Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The Chilkoot Trail involves scrambling large boulders and requires experience! Public domain photograph of Alaska volcanic mountains, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chilkoot Trail near the summit - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Rare clear day on the summit of the Chilkoot Trail
Tourist Attraction - Inside Canyon City cabin
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Beaverponds section of Chilkoot Trail
hiking the boardwalk trail over the Beaver Ponds section of Chilkoot Trail by Sandra Snell-Dobert
Alaska free images - Bear boxes
Anything with a scent including food, bear spray, and toiletries must be kept in bear boxes while in the campground.
Gold Rush Grave Markers - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Gold Rush Graves near Bennett, B.C. Public domain photograph - grave, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Group campsite
Canyon City campsites are on the ground rather than wooden platforms.
Jay White - close up - Public domain drawing
Jay White was one of our 2012 Chilkoot Trail Artist in Residences. His experience on the trail contributed to a larger project called "Four Stories (Drawing, Feeling, Forgetting)”
Almost at camp - National Parks Gallery
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Spirit of Chilkoot Pass - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Corrie Francis Parks was part of our 2012 Chilkoot Trail Artist in Residence program
Along the trail - National Parks Gallery
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