White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
A narrated narrow-gauge ride retracing the stampeders' route to the summit.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
A narrated narrow-gauge ride retracing the stampeders' route to the summit.
Read more about its history
- White Pass & Yukon Route The Canadian Encyclopedia
Highlights
- White Pass Summit Excursion: 40 miles round trip, 2.5-2.75 hours
- Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point, Dead Horse Gulch
- Vintage passenger coaches; boards on the cruise pier
- No passport needed for the Summit Excursion
- Other routes: Bennett Scenic Journey, Steam Summit Loop, Carcross and Fraser connections
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with wpyr.com, wpyr.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Tickets & schedule →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.
Map: White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
The 3D map shows the walk here from the Broadway Dock. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.
3D walking map with times → · Park Service maps
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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