Top 4 Natural Monuments in Skagway Municipality

This hike begins after a beautiful 14-mile train ride from Skagway and ends at the foot of the Laughton Glacier. It's Alaska, it's amazing, you will not be disappointed!

If you're looking for a challenging trail run in the Skagway area, this is it. Even hiking here is a challenge, with steep inclines that may sometimes drop you out of a running pace and are virtually guaranteed to give you calves of steel.

If you started running from the Skagway Airport, rocky Yakutania Point is your first great viewpoint along the trail. There is a picnic ring, outhouse and fire ring, along with beautiful views out across the water and looking back toward Skagway, where massive cruise ships sometimes seem to dwarf the town.

White Pass is a legendary mountain pass in Skagway, Alaska, integral to the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1800s. This pass, nestled between the Chilkat Range and the Coast Mountains, was a crucial route for prospectors seeking Yukon's gold. Today, it offers a glimpse into the past, allowing you to experience the challenging terrain that shaped the history of the region.

Enjoy a breathtaking view of a majestic waterfall in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Witness the captivating beauty of cascading waters amidst untouched wilderness.

If you started hiking from the Skagway Airport, rocky Yakutania Point is your first great picnic stop along the trail. There is a picnic ring, outhouse and fire ring, along with beautiful views out across the water and looking back toward Skagway, where massive cruise ships sometimes seem to dwarf the town.

Your reward for the challenging hike up until this point is an idyllic blue-green lake, with the rich coloring that only glacier-fed waters can provide. There is also a public use cabin nearby — the Upper Dewey Lake Cabin — which must be reserved in advance, for a fee, from the Skagway Recreation Center. https://skagwayrecreation.org/outdoor-recreationupper-lake-cabin/