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Klondike Highway Scenic Drive

The South Klondike Highway runs into the Yukon past glaciers and waterfalls.

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By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026

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WhereSouth Klondike Hwy
SeasonOpen all year
HoursUS port of entry 7 AM-11 PM Alaska time; Canada (Fraser) 8 AM-midnight Pacific
CostFree

The South Klondike Highway runs into the Yukon past glaciers and waterfalls.

Highlights

  • White Pass summit at mile 14.3, elevation 3,292 ft
  • US-Canada border at mile 14.7
  • Carcross at mile 65.2
  • Emerald Lake at about mile 72.7
  • 98-mile South Klondike Highway to the Alaska Highway

Facts checked October 18, 2026 with themilepost.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.

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