Up close to the glacier! Hike to Samuel Glacier in Tatshenshini-Alsek Park, Canada

The hike in Tatshenshini Alsek Park on the Haines Highway in Canada brings you up close to the Samuel Glacier. You can find all the information and GPS data here.

We weren't really planning on doing a long tour of the Yukon . However, since we already had an ESTA for America (which we needed for our route via the Top of the World Highway from Tombstone to Kluane National Park ), we decided to do the round trip back to Whitehorse . Samuel Glacier Canada Hike Tatshenshini Alsek Park

So we drove along the Haines Highway toward the town of the same name. Conveniently, we passed Tatshenshini Alsek Park .

A hiker told us that you can get very close to the glacier here.

Kluane National Park & Reserve, together with Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park in the south in British Columbia and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in the west, forms one of the largest nature reserves in the world.

After our adventures on Slim River West, the length of the trip and the river crossing seem like a Sunday stroll. However, the view of Samuel Glacier is spectacular, and we don't regret coming here for a second.

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Lars is happy about the friendly river

Fire & Ice: The Yukon Fireweed National Flower and the Samuel Glacier

River crossing with shoes

My nephew Lars and I are having a jumping contest out of joy. Who won?

You can find a detailed description of the hike on Outdooractive, including the GPS file .

Key Facts about the hike to Samuel Glacier in Tatshenshini-Alsek Park, Canada

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Walking time : 6:00 h

Altitude : 313 m up and 300 down

Length : 21.3 km

Accessible by public transport? No

GPS data: I have uploaded the GPS data for the hike to the Outdoor Active website

Directions + starting and ending points: The starting point for the Chuck Creek Trail is 140 km south of Haines Junction on the Haines Highway.

Safety note: Canada is a bear country. In my blog post " Hiking and Camping Safely in Bear Country Canada, " you'll find tips on how to avoid the bear and what to do if you do encounter one.

Equipment: Several rivers must be crossed on the hike. Waterproof shoes or trekking sandals are helpful.

For this hike, I recommend hiking boots or trail running shoes. Hiking poles can also be helpful. Rain gear, warm clothing, and bear spray are a must in Canada.

Further information and links: Current information on the condition of the hiking trails can be found on the Tatshenshini-Alsek Park website .

Arrival

Flights to Whitehorse are available from Germany with airlines such as Air Canada, Lufthansa, or Condor. An electronic travel document (eTA) is required to enter Canada.

The easiest way to continue your journey is by rental car, e.g. via www.billiger-mietwagen.de

If you want, you can offset the CO2 emissions of your flight, for example with Atmosfair.