Permits and reservations

Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site

This hike is not for everyone. Before booking, please review this essential safety information to decide what is right for you and your group.


Permits and reservations are required between June 1 and September 12.

Mandatory hike orientation

In-person orientations are mandatory for all hikers. You will be issued your trail permit at your orientation. Please plan to attend an orientation session within 2 days of your Chilkoot Trail hike.

For Canadian-side hikes: orientations are available in Whitehorse. Call 867-667-3910 to book.

For US-side hikes: orientations are available at the Trail Center in Skagway, AK.

For information on shoulder-season permits (April 15 to May 31 and September 13 to October 31), visit: parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/yt/chilkoot/activ/automne-fall.

Permits are not required between November 1 to April 15.

It is illegal to cross the international border in either direction at the Chilkoot Pass.


  Fees apply.

Reserving your permits

2026 Reservation Launch: Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9 am MST

For more information on reservations, how to reserve and reservation launch dates across Canada, visit: parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/reserve


Ready to reserve?

Call 1-877-RESERVE or book online Reservation Service


Commercial guides, outfitters, and youth groups, please email chilkootinfo@pc.gc.ca to reserve your trip.


Cancellation policy
  • Permit fees are 100% refundable up to 3 weeks (21 days) in advance of your trip start date
  • 50% of permit fees are refundable within 21 days of your trip start date
  • Reservation fees are non-refundable
  • Cancel online or by phone at 1-877-RESERVE and be prepared to provide your booking number, the name the booking was made under, the number of permits being cancelled, and a phone number where we can reach you

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