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Skagway Hiking Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 8% in Skagway

40 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Skagway
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Hike White Pass’s alpine trails, hear Klondike Gold Rush stories, and take in sweeping views of Skagway valley and Lynn Canal.

About this tour

Trade Skagway’s streets for a trail through the alpine wilderness of White Pass. This three-hour Skagway hiking tour pairs Klondike Gold Rush stories with close-up views of Alaska’s rugged mountain landscape.

Begin with a guided drive through town and up the Klondike Highway, where your guide shares local history and explains the region’s natural features. At the trailhead, set out on a roughly two-hour hike through alpine forest beneath towering, snow-capped peaks. Naturalist guides point out native plants and wildlife and describe the area’s glacial past. Binoculars help bring the mountain and river scenery into sharper view.

Pause at a dramatic overlook for a snack and sweeping views across Skagway valley, White Pass, and Lynn Canal. Bottled water, trekking poles, and an air-conditioned vehicle are provided. The hike requires a high level of physical fitness and operates in all weather, so come prepared with sturdy closed-toed shoes, warm layers, and rain gear. Meet your guide at the end of your ship’s pier 15 minutes before departure. Choose this Skagway hiking tour for a rewarding way to experience the landscape beyond town.

Highlights

  • Hike through alpine forest beneath the White Pass mountains
  • Hear stories of the Klondike Gold Rush and Alaska’s natural history
  • Spot mountain and river scenery with provided binoculars
  • Enjoy a snack at an overlook above Skagway valley and Lynn Canal

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Trekking poles
  • Binoculars

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • A minimum of 4 guests is required for the tour to operate
  • Arrive 15 minutes before departure at the end of your ship’s pier for required paperwork
  • Wear stable, closed-toed shoes, warm layers, and rain gear
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions
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  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 40 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.5. Top 8% in Skagway means it ranks in the top 8% of tours in Skagway by this score.

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