Ride the South Klondike Highway to Skagway, Alaska

Skagway, with a population of 862, is located at the northernmost point on the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, 100 air miles north of Juneau and 110 road miles south of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.

To get there we'll ride the Klondike Highway (180km). This modern two-lane highway is an easy drive, and passes through the historic community of Carcross - hotel, gas, food and other visitor services available - and past the ruins of the Venus Mine on Windy Arm of Tagish Lake. The lakes of the Yukon and British Columbia that you’ll pass along the way are the headwaters of the great Yukon River. Near the summit of the Klondike Highway Pass you’ll encounter a scene that resembles a moonscape more than any earthly vista. Ancient, twisted trees cling to rocks polished smooth by prehistoric glaciers, or crumbled by years of erosion. Myriad waterfalls, several glaciers and glimpses of the White Pass Railway and White Pass Trail are among the highlights of the drive from the summit to seaside Skagway.

Skagway’s history and spectacular natural setting combine to create unparalleled sightseeing and recreational opportunities. You will be amply rewarded with the sights and activities in and around Skagway