Hikers in Alaska, Canada Can't Complete Historic Chilkoot Trail Due to Border Policies

Hikers in Alaska, Canada can’t complete historic trail due to border policies

In southeastern Alaska, a historic 33-mile trail is ready to welcome visitors. The Chilkoot Trail is shared by Canada and the United States, and while both the American and Canadian sides are open for the season, hikers will not be able to cross the U.S.-Canada border. The National Park Service and Parks Canada have warned visitors that crossing the international boundary is illegal and therefore they “must turn around at the border.” The trail …

Hikers in Alaska, Canada can't complete historic Chilkoot Trail due to border policies

While both the American and Canadian sides of the Chilkoot Trail are open, hikers aren't allowed to cross the U.S.-Canada border.

The historic Chilkoot Trail between the US and Canada is finally open again, but border restrictions mean it's still impossible to complete it without a massive detour

The historic cross-country trail crosses the US / Canada border, with sections in Alaska and British Columbia