Landmark
Bennett
KM 0 · 670 m (2,198 ft)
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Chilkoot Trail Permit (Canadian Side)
Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site · British Columbia, Canada
The Parks Canada permit and campground reservations for the Canadian side of the 53 km Chilkoot Trail, from the Chilkoot Pass to Bennett. Campgrounds on this side are Happy Camp, Deep Lake, Lindeman City, Bare Loon Lake and Bennett. The US side, from Dyea, is booked separately on Recreation.gov.
Plan your Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site trip here, then get your permit from the agency.
Plan your trip
How to get Chilkoot Trail
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
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How booking the Chilkoot Trail works
Chilkoot Trail (Canadian Side): Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site, British Columbia, Canada. Parks Canada takes the bookings. Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783.
Chilkoot Trail elevation profile
450 m (1,476 ft) of descent · 1.7% average grade
Landmark
Bennett
Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 26 km (16.2 mi)
0 km Bennett26 km Chilkoot Pass
- Distance
- 0 km (0 mi)
- Elevation
- 670 m (2,198 ft)
Chilkoot Trail landmarks
Map of the Chilkoot Trail (Canadian Side), Bennett to Chilkoot Pass
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Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. · SRTM data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
450 m (1,476 ft) of descent · 1.7% average grade
How to get a Chilkoot Trail permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site, British Columbia, Canada
- Distance
- 52 km (32.3 mi)
- Elevation gain
- 450 m (1,476 ft)
Step 1: How it is booked
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Chilkoot Trail on reservation.pc.gc.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 911.
How much a Chilkoot Trail permit costs
Chilkoot Trail permit fee: Overnight permit for the Canadian side: CA$47.00 adult or senior, CA$23.75 youth; reservation fee CA$11.50 online or CA$13.50 by phone, per hiking group.
Chilkoot Trail FAQ
Do I need a permit for the Chilkoot Trail?
Yes, on the Canadian side. Parks Canada requires an overnight permit and a reservation from June 1 to September 12, and a day-use permit for day visits.
How much does a Chilkoot Trail permit cost on the Canadian side?
CA$47.00 for an adult or senior and CA$23.75 for a youth for the overnight permit, plus a reservation fee of CA$11.50 online or CA$13.50 by phone per hiking group. The page does not state the unit of the permit fee.
Can I cross the border on the Chilkoot Trail?
Not in 2026. Parks Canada says it is illegal to cross the international border in either direction at the Chilkoot Pass.
How long is the Chilkoot Trail?
53 km (32.9 mi) from Dyea, Alaska, to Bennett, British Columbia. On the Canadian side the pass is 26 km (16.2 mi) from Bennett.
Can I get a Chilkoot Trail reservation if it is full?
Campsite nights from a cancellation go back on sale. This page does not check that system for you yet, so look at the agency page again as your dates get closer.