The End of The Trail
by Jo Ann Gregg
Title
The End of The Trail
Artist
Jo Ann Gregg
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Description
Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site of Canada.
The path seen in the picture is the end of the Chilkoot Trail at Bennett, British Columbia, Canada.
The Chilkoot Trail starts in Dyea, Alaska, in the United States, and runs 33 miles through the Coast Mountains to end at Bennett. It was originally used as a major trade route by the Tingit Indians and was later used by explorers and prospectors.
During the Klondike Gold Rush (1896-1899), the Chilkoot Trail became a major transportation route into the Yukon. Of the several overland routes, the Chilkoot Trail was the most direct, least expensive. and because of that, it became the most popular.
Today the Chilkoot Trail is a popular recreational trail, attracting hikers from around the world. Access is limited and managed by the National Park Service and Parks Canada.
The trail is usually opened to hikers from late May to early September.
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June 8th, 2018
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Nikolyn McDonald
Gorgeous scene that has me wanting to be out on that trail. Congratulations on the recent sale.
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