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
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
Suspension Bridge at Canyon City Historic Area
A suspension bridge to the Canyon City historic area was built in 1982.
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.
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.
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 - Taiya River
Glacial stones at a beach of the Taiya River.
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
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 - 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
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 rushing river Taiya flows past a lush stand of conifers at the base of forested hills.
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
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
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
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
The Taiya River - National Parks Gallery
The Taiya River rushes through the landscape.
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 - Taiya River
The Taiya River rushes over a rock bed.
Suspension Bridge at Canyon City Historic Area
The suspension bridge over the Taiya River.
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 - 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.
Taiya River Rapids - National Parks Gallery
The Taiya River cascades over rocks as the grade of the land increases.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
The Taiya River rushes through the landscape.
Taiya River Cascade - National Parks Gallery
The Taiya River cascades down a steep stone bed.
Wooden Bridge between Finnegan's Point and Canyon City
Trail maintenance has largely focused around efforts to repair bridges and structures washed out by the Taiya River's frequent flooding. The replacement bridges built during the past three decades are non-co... More
Alaska free images - Taiya River
The Taiya River receives primary runoff from glacial and snowpack sources. It carries heavy sediment load resulting in a braided and meandering channel.
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
Taiya River near Canyon City Beyond Canyon City, packers and prospectors faced the challenge of the Taiya River Canyon.
Suspension Bridge at Canyon City Historic Area
A trail visitor crosses the river.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
The Taiya River cascades over rocks as the grade of the land increases.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Wooden bridge between Finnegan's Point and Canyon City Trail maintenance has largely focused around efforts to repair bridges and structures washed out by the Taiya River's frequent flooding. The replacement... More
Taiya River near Canyon City - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Beyond Canyon City, packers and prospectors faced the challenge of the Taiya River Canyon.
Suspension Bridge at Canyon City Historic Area
A visitor crosses the suspension bridge over the Taiya River.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Taiya River along the Chilkoot Trail The Taiya River receives primary runoff from glacial and snowpack sources. It carries heavy sediment load resulting in a braided and meandering channel.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Wooden bridge The Taiya River experiences seasonal flood events, which impact both historic resources and trail improvements such as bridges.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Bridge over the rushing Taiya River Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Alaska free images - Wooden Bridge
The Taiya River experiences seasonal flood events, which impact both historic resources and trail improvements such as bridges.
Alaska free images - 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.
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
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 e... 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
Actresses fording Dyea River on the Chilkoot Trail, Alaska, 1897 (LARO...
Caption on image: "Actresses on way to Klondike fording Dyea River. c1897" Left to right: Irene Stanky, May Biggs, Maude Earl (being ferried), Lulu Johnson, Mrs. Jack Sullivan] "Actresses fording Dyea River.... More
Fording Dyea River with cart full of supplies on the Chilkoot Trail, A...
Caption on image: "Four men hitched to cart, fording Dyea River. c. 1897" "Fording Dyea River. At the second crossing, about one mile and a half above the first, these men are crossing with perhaps 1,000 poun... More
Klondikers towing supplies up Dyea River using flat bottomed boat, Chi...
Caption on image: "Towing provisions up Dyea River. c1897" "Twelve hundred pounds are here loaded upon a flat-bottomed boat, which is being pulled and pushed upstream to the head of canoe navigation about six... More
Packtrain on the Chilkoot Trail crossing the Dyea River near Sheep Cam...
Caption on image: "Dyea River near Sheep Camp" Klondike Gold Rush. Subjects (LCTGM): Pack animals--Alaska; Packtrains--Alaska; Mountains--Alaska Subjects (LCSH): Dyea River (Alaska); Chilkoot Trail; Trails--Alaska
Tent settlement at Canyon City beside the Dyea River, Chilkoot Trail, ...
Looking south along the Dyea River just upstream of Canyon City . Klondike Gold Rush. Subjects (LCTGM): Tents--Alaska--Canyon City; Rivers--Alaska Subjects (LCSH): Chilkoot Trail; Trails--Alaska; Dyea River (Alaska)
Tents at mouth of the Dyea Canyon Canyon City, Chilkoot Trail, August ...
Caption in album: Canyon City, Chilkoot Trail, Aug 30, 1897 PH Coll 35.446 Klondike Gold Rush Subjects (LCTGM): Trails & paths--Alaska; Rivers--Alaska; Tents--Alaska Subjects (LCSH): Canyon City (Alaska); C... More
Two Klondikers with tents on the Dyea River near Canyon City looking n...
Shows the south arm of the Saussure Glacier in background left . Caption on image: "North from foot of Canyon, Dyea Trail" The Canyon was between the end of navigation on the Dyea River and Sheep Camp . Klo... More