2021
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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Historic town and Lower Reid Falls

Seasonal Walk

SN: 118088 - 2021 / Y2403

when is the event

The event is closed

Starting Thu, Apr 1st, 2021 until Sep 30th, 2021

Start times: Daily, dawn to dusk

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Skagway, Alaska

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Airports - Celebrating American Flight

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

The additional hike to Yakutania Point is rated 2C for the final forested 100 yard trail with roots and rock steps. To Smugglers' Cove from Yakutania Point the trail is a 2C for the entire 2k addition. If arriving by cruise ship, add the distance from your cruise ship terminal to the start. The additional distance to the Point and Cove is not accessible to any strollers.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1B, Distance: 5, 8, 10, 12km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

Walk through the historic district of town to the Gold Rush Cemetery and on to Lower Reid Falls via a short forest trail with some roots and rocks behind the cemetery with an elevation gain of 50 ft and return to the Klondike Gold Rush Visitors Center for an 8k route. The 5k does not go to the cemetery or falls and has limited wheelchair accessibility. An additional hike to the SW of town goes to Yakutania Point picnic shelter for views of the Lynn Canal toward the Chilkat Mountains, makes it 10k. Continue on through mixed coastal forest to peaceful Smugglers Cove for 12k.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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event sponsor

AVA Chair (HQS-0002)

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.