Laughton Glacier Hike & White Pass Rail Adventure

Laughton Glacier Hike & White Pass Rail Adventure

9.75 hours | Skagway | S G Y - 4 7 5
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Passport required | Min. age: 9 years (See special notes)

Description

Points of Interest

  • White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
  • Outdoor Adventures
Includes meal, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

This full-day guided adventure combines a ride aboard the historic White Pass railroad and a hike to the magnificent Laughton Glacier. Your adventure begins with a 14-mile journey on the White Pass & Yukon Route railway aboard a vintage railcar. "The Scenic Railway of the World" provides views of spectacular waterfalls, rushing rivers and jagged mountain peaks. At Glacier Station, set off on a 6- to 8-mile roundtrip nature hike winding along the Skagway River to the majestic Laughton Glacier. The Laughton Valley is a magnificent sub-alpine rainforest, home to moose, bear and mountain goats. The terrain changes dramatically as you leave the forest, hike up the riverbed and climb over a boulder field up to the toe of the glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views, exposed crevasses and moulins of the great frozen river of ice. Upon your return to the trailhead, you'll reboard the train for the journey back to Skagway. Lunch is enjoyed at the end of your hike.

Special Notes:

Minimum age is 9. Participants should be in good physical condition; this is a strenuous 6- to 8-mile hike over difficult terrain including rocks and tree roots. Tour operates rain or shine. Trekking poles, rain gear, hats, gloves and a small lumbar pack with a snack and water is provided. Dress in layers; wear closed-toed shoes with good ankle support.

Provided: Rain gear, gloves, trekking pole, day pack

Meal: Sandwich, snacks, bottled water

Liability waiver must be signed in the presence of the tour operator.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Meet guides and walk to train depot for safely briefing

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:25
Time at site: 00:15

Walk back to cruise ship pier

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 125
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Seenic rail journey to Glacier Station

Transport type: Train
Travel time: 00:50
Restroom available: Yes

Gear up and trail briefing

Time at site: 00:15

Roundtrip wilderness hike to Laughton Glacier

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 04:40

Return gear and board train

Time at site: 00:10

Train ride back to Skagway

Transport type: Train
Travel time: 00:50
Restroom available: Yes