スカグウェイ市町村のおすすめランニングルート

A train from a bygone era that kept the track clear of snow. Signs nearby explain how it works.

There isn't a lot of traffic along this road — a mix of dirt, gravel, and pavement — so it makes a fantastic run with occasionally stunning views over the coast. With that said, you are running in such a remote area that you should be prepared to be self-sufficient, and ready to handle unexpected wildlife encounters.

If you're looking for a challenging trail run in the Skagway area, this is it. Even hiking here is a challenge, with steep inclines that may sometimes drop you out of a running pace and are virtually guaranteed to give you calves of steel.

This trail run isn't for the weak of ankle. But it can be great fun if you enjoy the challenge of variety underfoot, ranging from plank bridges to rocks, tree roots, and even occasional solid dirt footpath.

Smuggler's Cove is a peaceful, grassy waypoint along the water. Depending on where you're coming from, as it can be accessed both from Dyea Road and from a small parking area at the Skagway Airport.

If you started running from the Skagway Airport, rocky Yakutania Point is your first great viewpoint along the trail. There is a picnic ring, outhouse and fire ring, along with beautiful views out across the water and looking back toward Skagway, where massive cruise ships sometimes seem to dwarf the town.

If you started hiking from the Skagway Airport, rocky Yakutania Point is your first great picnic stop along the trail. There is a picnic ring, outhouse and fire ring, along with beautiful views out across the water and looking back toward Skagway, where massive cruise ships sometimes seem to dwarf the town.

Smuggler's Cove is a peaceful, grassy end to this trail — or a start to it, depending on where you're coming from, as it can be accessed both from Dyea Road and from a small parking area at the Skagway Airport.