RECREATION GUIDE A Homeland Tachl Dhǟl, a small visitor centre located an hour north of Haines Much of Kluane National Park and Reserve has been Junction, provides opportunities homeland to First Nations for thousands of years. The park is to learn about Dall sheep and found within the traditional territories of the the surrounding area. Staff are and the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. Southern available at either centre to help Tutchone people are involved in park management both as you plan your stay and travel staff and through a cooperative management agreement. safely and gently on this land. Time to Explore During your visit, you may encounter local First Nations people engaged in their traditional activities of hunting, trapping, Kathleen Lake Kluane National Park and Reserve is a spectacular natural area fishing and gathering. with so much to discover. Whether you are here for a day, a Kathleen Lake located 26 kms week or a lifetime you can enjoy the many recreational options Visitor Centres south of is road Photo: Government of the park offers. The Kluane National Park accessible, and a perfect  Hike for an hour or a week Visitor Centre in Haines Junction, houses numerous place to spend some time.  Mountain bike an old mining road or a long distance trail exhibits, both hands on and The area offers a scenic  Camp at the campground or in a wilderness backcountry digital, that are a must to waterfront day-use area location explore. A HD video gives with kitchen shelter, boat  Tour both visitor centres and learn about the landscape visitors a chance to see launch, trailheads and picnic and its residents Canada’s highest peaks facilities, as well as a 39-site  Take a leisurely afternoon paddle or raft for days on the and immense glaciers as campground with potable beautiful Alsek River well as landscapes spotted water, firewood, bear-  Attend an interpretive program around an evening campfire with vegetation, wildlife and proof storage lockers and  Cast your fishing line from the shore or from your boat people. outhouses. Photo: M. Capellades Photo: Parks Canada / F. Mueller

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Overnight Trips Fishing in the park requires a Kluane National Park and Between April 1 and November Reserve fishing license. Separate regulations, allowed tackle, 15, you must register at one of and catch limits also apply. the park’s two visitor centres before going on an overnight Possesion of Firearms trip and de-register when you outside of a motor vehicle return (fees apply). is prohibited in the National Park & Reserve, except for Bear Resistant Food local First Nations engaged in subsistence harvesting. Canisters are required for Photo: Parks Canada / F. Mueller Photo: Parks Canada/ F. Mueller overnight trips in most areas of the park. (April 1 – November 15) and are available upon Do Not Remove or disturb Leaving No Trace of your trip helps keep Kluane in its registration. Contact staff for a complete list of approved anything that is part of the natural state. Pack out all garbage and left over food. Choose containers. natural ecosystem or cultural durable surfaces for camping and use a stove instead of a heritage of the park. campfire. Dispose of strained grey water at least 100m from Pets can harass wildlife or other visitors if they are Photo: Parks Canada / A. Chilibeck water sources. When no outhouse is available, bury human unrestrained, and must be kept on a leash at all times. Motor Boats are only allowed on Kathleen and Mush Lakes. waste at least 100m from water, camps and the trail.

STAYING SAFE

Be Prepared: You are Animal Carcasses are occasionally encountered in the Drinking Water: Avoid contracting water born diseases responsible for your own park. If you encounter one, note the location, leave the area such as giardia by treating all drinking water you obtain from safety. Make a trip plan immediately, and report it to park staff. natural sources. allowing some extra time. Emergency assistance may Campfires are allowed unless there is a fire ban. Never be significantly delayed Creek Crossings: leave a fire unattended, and extinguish it completely. If due to remoteness and There are no bridges across building a fire in the backcountry, keep it small and burn only weather. Cell phones most of the creeks and dead and down wood. are out of range in most streams in the park. Water areas of the park. For levels change dramatically longer trips, visitors are throughout the summer Cold Water: Lakes encouraged to carry and even over the course in Kluane are very cold. satellite phones or personal of a day. Cross creeks Sudden winds can make travel in rough Photo: N. van Vliet locater beacons. early in the day when water water very dangerous. levels tend to be lower. If a creek crossing appears too Always wear approved Most incidents occur when bears are Be Bear Aware: difficult do not cross. Park floatation devices, plan surprised, particularly when protecting cubs or food. Learn staff can provide information to travel early in the about being safe in bear country by reading the brochure morning and stay close on creek crossings. Photo: Parks Canada / F. Mueller ‘You are in Bear Country’, watching the ‘Staying Safe in Bear Photo: S. Donker to shore. Country’ video and talking to staff at the visitor centres. Hypothermia occurs when your body loses more heat than Avalanche: During winter, spring and early summer Wildlfe: Use caution around all wildlife and do not feed or it produces. Hypothermia can be life threatening and can travellers must be aware when they are in avalanche terrain. approach them. Wildlife may become aggressive if they feel occur at any time of the year. Look at the forecast, plan for For more information on how to recognize and travel safely in their food, young or space is being threatened. poor weather, and wear layered clothing to stay warm and dry. avalanche terrain contact Avalanche Canada

TRAILS vs. ROUTES ACTIVITY RATINGS FURTHER INFORMATION

Easy: well marked trail, no or easy creek crossings, little to Summer Season: moderate elevation gain. Kluane National Park & Reserve Visitor Centre in Haines Trails are marked and Junction (867)-634-7207 maintained by the park. Moderate: well marked trail, moderate to considerable Tachl Dhǟl Visitor Centre (867)-841-4500 elevation gain, creek crossings likely. Routes are not marked Year Round: or maintained in any Kluane National Park & Reserve marked trail, some route finding might be required, manner. Difficult: Box 5495, Haines Junction Yukon, Y0B 1L0, Canada moderate to considerable elevation gain, several creek (867) 634 7250 Good navigational crossings, possible terrain hazards (i.e. downed trees, slides, skills are required for all rocky terrain, rock fall). [email protected] www.pc.gc.ca/kluane routes and some trails. Very Difficult: generally unmarked and unmaintained, route finding skills required, considerable to major elevation gain, EMERGENCY CONTACT - 24 HOUR terrain hazards (i.e. downed trees, slides, rocky terrain, rock fall) challenging creek crossings. Photo: Parks Canada / F. Mueller 1-877-852-3100 (toll free) or 1-780-852-3100

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Time Distance Elevation Time Distance Elevation Trails Routes (return trip) (return trip) gain (return trip) (return trip) gain A Easy trails Difficult routes Soldier’s 1 km 90 m Tach l Dh l 6 - 10 hrs 11km 1310 m Hoge 1 20 - 60 min B  ǟ 2987 Summit (0.6 mi) (300’) Ridge loop (7 mi) (4300’) Spruce 30 - 60 min 2 km 15 m Observation Mtn 19 km 1920 m 5 C 1 - 2 days Beetle loop (1.2 mi) (50’) Plateau/Summit (12 mi) (6299’) Alsek 52.8 km 92 m Ä’ y Chù (Slim’s 46 km 910 m 6 1 - 3 days D  2 - 4 days Valley ( 32.8 mi) (300’) River) East (28 mi) (3000’) Burwash Dezadeash 1 - 2 hrs 3.5 km (2.2 mi) 15 m Mt. Decoeli 18 km 1340 m Badhan 7 E 7 - 11 hrs 3670 Landing River loop or 5.5 km (3 mi) (50’) Summit (11 mi) (4400’) 1 km 3 m Kimberley 38.8 km 1219 m 9 Kokanee 10 - 30 min F 3 - 4 days Donjek (0.6 mi) (10’) Meadows (24 mi) (4000’) 3580 Rock 1.6 km 90 m 36 km 730 m 11 0.5 - 2 hrs G Quill Creek 2 - 4 days Glacier (1 mi) (300’) (22 mi) (2400’) King’s Throne 6 km 710 m Moderate trails H 2 - 4 hrs Summit (3.8 mi) (2329’) Sheep 10 km 430 m Destruction 2 3 - 6 hrs Very difficult routes Bay Creek (6 mi) (1400’) Bullion 24 km 885 m Dän Zhǘr 8 - 10 days 96 km 2770 m 3 6.5 - 9 hrs A Plateau (15 mi) (2900’) (Donjek) loop (60 mi) (9100’) 4 - 6 hrs 15 km 400 m 8 Auriol loop (9 mi) (1300’) Legend King’s 10 km 548 m 10 4 - 6 hrs Visitor Centre Throne (6 mi) (1800’) Park Boundary Shorty 22 km 275 m Alaska/Haines Hwy National Park Campground 12 6 - 9 hrs Creek (14 mi) (900’) Access Road Amphitheatre Mush Lake 52 km 30 m 13 1 - 2 days Hiking Trails Yukon Government Cmpgrd Road (32 mi) (100’) St. Elias 7.6 km 120 m Hiking Routes Parking 3 15 2 - 4 hrs B Lake (4.8 mi) (400’) Primitive Campsite Hiking Trail 2 Difficult trails Viewpoint Motorized Boating 1 A’ y Chù (Slim’s 45 km 97 m 4 4  2 - 4 days Wheel Chair Access Non-motorized Boating River) West (27.4 mi) (318’) Tachl Dhǟl Visitor Centre 4 - 6 days 85 km 520 m Kitchen Shelter Landing Site 14 Cottonwood C D loop (53 mi) (1700’) Boat Launch

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