Hiking is the way to go up here in the Yukon, and with so many alternatives, it can be difficult to know where to begin. We asked the amiable staff of Yukon Visitor Information Centers to identify their top hiking destinations in order to prevent FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out). Feel secure knowing that these trails have been tried, tested, and proven to be excellent.
1The Gunnar Nilsson & Mickey Lammers Research Forest
“Turn onto the North Klondike Highway. The turnoff is on the left, 1 km north of the Takhini River Bridge. My favorite hike is the upper trail. The hike takes about one hour round trip but I encourage you to take your time and enjoy the views and the information provided along the way. The trails are well marked.” – MK
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2Golden Sides, Tombstone Territorial Park
“Drive north on the Dempster Highway. Once you pass the Tombstone campground, watch for the “Golden Sides” sign on the right hand side of the road. Turn in and park at the tower. The path is clearly marked. There is a point where you can veer left or right. Both are great. It is about a 3.5 km round trip and is considered an easy trail for beginners. This really is a lovely trail, you feel like you are somewhere special!” – MK
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3Spirit Canyon, Whitehorse
The Spirit Canyon hike is close to Whitehorse, and is a relatively easy hike for the amount of great views you get. Make sure to bring your camera because you’ll need it! Once you get to the actual canyon, see if you can spot an eagles’ nest. It was pretty cool to see.There are a lot of trails to explore at the canyon once you get there as well. ” – Tara
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4Mount White, Atlin Road
“This hike begins off Atlin Road and is about an hour’s drive from downtown Whitehorse. It is quite steep until you reach the tower. From there you can explore in any direction and take in the phenomenal views. Chances are, you may see a mountain goat resting in the sunshine. Enjoy.” – Donna
Watch for wildlife as you walk
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5The Midnight Dome, Dawson City
“When in Dawson City, find King Street and head up “the old Dome road.” Turn left at the cemetery. A little way up there is a sign that points you to the trail. The trail zigzags up, so you may want your poles. It’s a grunt, but worth it! Take your time. When you reach the top, the view is beautiful! You’ll even see the old tailings left by the dredges.” – MK
View northern lights from the Dome
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6Hidden Lakes Trail, Whitehorse
“This is one of the many trails behind Riverdale and near Grey Mountain. To get to the trailhead, use the public access trail on Hyland street. You will go up quite a steep trail that will take you to the lakes. There are distinct trails that you can follow, an upper and a lower trail. My preference is the upper. It has beautiful views and takes a little over an hour to reach the perimeter of the lakes. It is an example of the many beautiful trails that exist within Whitehorse city limits.” – Donna
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7Fish Lake Trail, Whitehorse
“Our favorite fall hiking destinations are anything in Tombstone Territorial Park, Fish Lake Trail, Sam McGee Trail and Kujo Ridge for the amazing fall colours. One tip for the popular Fish Lake area, is to remember that it is on a Kwanlin Dün First Nation Settlement Land parcel, and they use the area for hunting in the fall. They ask that you avoid the area between 5 pm and 10 am.” -Meghan
Snowshoe at Fish Lake
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