White Pass Summit Excursion
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By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
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Read more about its history
- White Pass & Yukon Route The Canadian Encyclopedia
Highlights
- 40 miles round trip, 2.5-2.75 hours
- No passport needed for the Summit Excursion
- Boards on the cruise pier
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with wpyr.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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Map: Skagway to White Pass
The railway and the Klondike Highway both climb from Skagway to White Pass Summit at the Canadian border.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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