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River Access Trail

Camp under a mile away

3.4 mi out & back · 958 ft gain · 339 ft high point · Moderate

From Chilkoot Trailhead via the Chilkoot Trail (1.5 mi)

In Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park · AK · National Park Service

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About this hike

River Access Trail is a 3.4-mile out-and-back trail from Chilkoot Trailhead via Chilkoot Trail in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, gaining 958 feet.

Elevation

958 ft of gain round trip.

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The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.3 mi from the trailhead
Dyea Campground
Campground

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Out: 390 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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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: 3.4 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 958 ft round trip
High point: 339 ft
Low point: 52 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 3.4 mi and 958 ft of climbing
Managed by: National Park Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 13
Start: Chilkoot Trailhead
Trailhead: 59.5119° N · 135.3466° W

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0.3 mi from the trailhead

Dyea Campground

Campground

4.1 mi from the trailhead

Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits

Campground · AK

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Weather

7-day forecast

Mon45°38°Rain And Snow
Tue46°39°Light Rain
Wed49°40°Light Rain
Thu44°32°Chance Light Rain
Fri40°32°Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Sat39°31°Chance Rain And Snow
Sun40°Chance Rain And Snow

Mon: Rain And Snow · wind 5 to 15 mph NE

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Signal

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