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Hike

Chilkoot Trail

Ends at Crater Lake
6,142 ft of climbing
Camp under a mile away

17.2 mi one way · 6,142 ft climb · 3,562 ft high point

AK · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Chilkoot Trail reaches Crater Lake one way, passing Chilkoot Pass with 6,142 feet of climb.

Elevation

6,142 ft of gain and 2,973 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

0.4 mi from the trailhead
Dyea Campground
Campground

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

2 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Crater LakeDestination · 16.6 mi in
Chilkoot PassAlong the way · 15.2 mi in
WaterfallNearby · 14.8 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 17.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 6,142 ft
Descent: 2,973 ft
High point: 3,562 ft
Low point: 52 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 13
Trailhead: 59.5125° N · 135.3453° W

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0.4 mi from the trailhead

Dyea Campground

Campground

4.1 mi from the trailhead

Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits

Campground · AK

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Lower Dewey Lake Loop Trail

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Denver Trail

Passes a waterfall
Inside Tongass National Forest
1,446 ft of climbing

2.8 mi one way · 1,446 ft climb · Very hard

Tongass National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Upper Dewey Lake Trail

Passes a viewpoint
2,431 ft of climbing
Camp under a mile away

1.5 mi one way · 2,431 ft climb · Moderate

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

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Weather

7-day forecast

Wed63°51°Light Rain Likely
Thu59°46°Chance Light Rain
Fri60°47°Heavy Rain
Sat59°44°Rain Showers
Sun57°43°Rain Showers
Mon57°42°Rain Showers
Tue57°Chance Rain Showers

Wed: Light Rain Likely · wind 15 to 20 mph S

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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