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
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
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
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.
Approaching Lake Bennett - National Parks Gallery
Approaching Lake Bennett Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Saintly Hill The first few miles of the Chilkoot Trail were deceptively easy to the Stampeders coming to Alaska in search of gold.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Taiya River Much of the trail follows the Taiya River. During the winter months, Stampeders could move relatively easily up the frozen river all the way to Sheep Camp. The river's frequent flooding is a chal... More
Glacial Boulders along the Taiya River
Over the past century, the heavily sedimented Taiya River, which receives its primary runoff from glacial sources and annual snowpack, has eroded portions of the historic route. This sediment causes the continu... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Trail on Saintly Hill Saintly Hill rises 50' to 300' near the start of the trail.
Taiya River Waterfall along the Trail
The Taiya River bends to meet a steep drop in elevation, resulting in a cascade.
Trail on Saintly Hill - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Saintly Hill rises 50' to 300' near the start of the trail.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Beaver Pond Boardwalk Public domain photograph of wilderness, tourism, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Chilkoot Trail trailhead At lower elevations, the trail passes through temperate coastal rainforest, characterized by a variety of lichens, mosses, ferns, and mushrooms.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Taiya River Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Boardwalk through the Beaver Pond Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Rough stone steps aid hikers on the incline to Canyon City.
Alaska free images - Taiya River
Glacial stones at a beach of the Taiya River.
Alaska free images - Trailhead Plaque
A marker at the trailhead indicates the trail's historic status. The Chilkoot Trail was nominated to the National Register as part of a National Historic Landmark called "Chilkoot Trail and Dyea" on November 4, 1992.
Stone Steps at Saintly Hill - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Stone stairs hug the roots of a tree as the trail ascends Saintly Hill.
Irene Glacier, from the Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The trail's alignment has always been dictated by natural systems of mountains, glaciers, streams, and the river. The current recreational trail and the historic trail do not follow the exact same route, and ch... More
Beaver Pond Boardwalk - National Parks Gallery
The boardwalk and surrounding landscape at Beaver Pond. Public domain photograph of wilderness, tourism, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Trailhead Plaque A marker at the trailhead indicates the trail's historic status. The Chilkoot Trail was nominated to the National Register as part of a National Historic Landmark called "Chilkoot Trail and Dy... More
Alaska free images - Irene Glacier
The glaciers and streams have influenced the alignment of the trail.
Alaska free images - Taiya River
Much of the trail follows the Taiya River. During the winter months, Stampeders could move relatively easily up the frozen river all the way to Sheep Camp. The river's frequent flooding is a challenge for man... More
Alaska free images - Saintly Hill
Saintly Hill, with its winding stone steps, is a landmark on the Chilkoot Trail.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Taiya River The linear Chilkoot Trail corridor, defined by the Taiya River and surrounding mountains, was the backbone along which trail alignment and associated features were built and utilized. By necessity,... More
Alaska free images - Saintly Hill
The first few miles of the Chilkoot Trail were deceptively easy to the Stampeders coming to Alaska in search of gold.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Stone stairs hug the roots of a tree as the trail ascends Saintly Hill.
View Near the Trailhead, Looking Southwest
The Chilkoot Trail begins about eight miles west of the town of Skagway. The trailhead is located on the east bank of the Taiya River.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
View near the trailhead, looking southwest The Chilkoot Trail begins about eight miles west of the town of Skagway. The trailhead is located on the east bank of the Taiya River.
Alaska free images - Taiya River
The linear Chilkoot Trail corridor, defined by the Taiya River and surrounding mountains, was the backbone along which trail alignment and associated features were built and utilized. By necessity, the organiza... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Taiya River Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Boardwalk through the Beaver Pond
A visitor walks across the boardwalk to the other side of the pond.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Saintly Hill Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Taiya River
The river, keeping with its natural character, meanders across the landscape and floods seasonally. This results in bank erosion and silt deposition, impacting both historic resources and trail improvements.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Saintly Hill Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Irene Glacier The glaciers and streams have influenced the alignment of the trail.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Taiya River The river, keeping with its natural character, meanders across the landscape and floods seasonally. This results in bank erosion and silt deposition, impacting both historic resources and trail improvements.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Wooden bench Traditional resting and camping areas used by early travelers along the trail, including Tlingit traders and Kondike Stampeders, correspond with the natural features of the trail landscape. Over t... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Taiya River Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Glacial Boulders along the Taiya River Over the past century, the heavily sedimented Taiya River, which receives its primary runoff from glacial sources and annual snowpack, has eroded portions of the historic... More
Alaska free images - Saintly Hill
The trail ascends to Saintly Hill. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Saintly Hill
A rocky incline rises up around Saintly Hill. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Saintly Hill
The trail's primary historic use was as a trade route between the coastal Indians of the Chilkat and Chilkoot tribes, which were subgroups of the Tlingit Indians, and the interior Indians, the Tagish or "Stick"... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Irene Glacier, from the trail Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Saintly Hill Saintly Hill extends from the trailhead to mile 0.56. The trail's primary historic use was as a trade route between the coastal Indians of the Chilkat and Chilkoot tribes, which were subgroups o... More
Chilkoot Trail Trail Head - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
At lower elevations, the trail passes through temperate coastal rain forest, characterized by a variety of lichens, mosses, ferns, and mushrooms.
Sprouting Ground Cone - National Parks Gallery
In this damp and mild environment, living cycles are in a continuous state of transformation and emergence.
Artifacts Scattered at the Historic Canyon City Townsite
Although little remains of what was once a prosperous village, some artifacts remain as evidence of the activities that occurred here.
Alaska free images - Stone Steps
Rough stone steps aid hikers on the incline to Canyon City.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Waterfall The lower section of the Chilkoot Trail is lush with moss, ferns, and lichens, supported by glacial streams and a mild marine climate.
NPS Team on the Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
NPS Cultural Landscapes Program team hikes with a GPS Trimble. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Taiya River - National Parks Gallery
The Taiya River rushes through the landscape.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Steam Boiler The steam boiler was once used to power the tramway that was used to move freight from Canyon City up to the Pass. Much of the tramway machinery was broken down and removed after the Gold Rush per... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Coniferous Forest Trail section between Finnegan's Point and Canyon City. Within the coniferous forest, the floor is covered with a continuous mat of moss, lichen, and fungi.
Telephone Insulator on Tree Trunk
The trunk of the tree has a remnant insulator lodged in its bark. These insulators would have been used when telephone lines were first installed.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Beaver Pond The beaver pond is about 2.7 miles from the trailhead of the Chilkoot Trail.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Canyon City Campground Resting and camping places, corresponding with the natural features of the trail, have a long history of adaption in response to the needs of the trail's users. Canyon City was a logi... More
Cast Iron Stove from the Gold Rush Era
Much of the historic town site at Canyon City has been lost to erosion and flooding by the river. Scattered artifacts remain as evidence of the once-prosperous village.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Remnant at Hosford Camp Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rock Garden Area - National Parks Gallery
The geologically recent retreat of glacial ice over the region has left this landscape scattered with rocks.
Boardwalk between Finnegan's Point and Canyon City
Since the Gold Rush, efforts to revive the old trail have resulted in development of trail features and recognition of its historic resources. In 1961, two events sparked new interest in the trail. The first... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Artifacts at the Historic Canyon City Townsite
Alaska free images - Taiya River
The Taiya River rushes over a rock bed.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Moraine This accumulation of rocks and sediment occurred with the retreat of glacial ice that once covered this region. It is now covered with lichen and young tree growth. The modern recreational trail trave... More
Artifacts at the Historic Canyon City Townsite
Scraps of rusted metal and the remnants of old machinery are still visible as artifacts of the historic town.
Suspension Bridge at Canyon City Historic Area
The suspension bridge over the Taiya River.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Bridge along the lower section of the Chilkoot Trail, between Finnegan's Point and Canyon City
Artifacts at the Historic Canyon City Townsite
After the Gold Rush, much of the machinery and structures were dismantled or moved. While some artifacts and remnants remained, the forest and harsh climate quickly covered or degraded them. The site still reta... More
Bridge over the Rushing Taiya River
A trail visitor pauses mid-bridge to look on over the cascading waters of the river.
Alaska free images - Coniferous Forest
Trail section between Finnegan's Point and Canyon City. Within the coniferous forest, the floor is covered with a continuous mat of moss, lichen, and fungi.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Beaver Pond Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Rough stone steps aid hikers on the incline to Canyon City.
Alaska free images - Beaver Pond
The waters and surrounding landscape of Beaver Pod.
Unidentified Structural Remnant - National Parks Gallery
Various structural remnants and artifacts can still be found scattered on the historic town site at Canyon City.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Suspension Bridge at Canyon City Historic Area
National parks: Moraine - public domain image
Young trees, moss, and lichens grow over the rocks of the moraine.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Taiya River The Chilkoot Trail follows the Taiya River from the head of the Lynn Canal to the summit of the pass over the Coast Mountains. It receives its primary runoff from glacial sources and annual snowpack.