ペリー山地のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Before the Whitehorse Dam was built, the canyon was home to rapids. Today, its calm waters are an extension of Lake Schwatka. The setting they form with the basalt walls of the gorge is perfect for peaceful hiking.

The Log Trail Loop winds through peaceful forest near Chadburn Lake, where the air is filled with the scent of spruce and the colors of wildflowers in summer. Lupines, fireweed, and paintbrush line the path, adding bright touches of purple and pink beneath the tall trees. It’s an easy, quiet loop that captures the calm beauty of the boreal landscape. It's perfect if you’re looking for a slow and relaxing walk close to town.

Surrounded by rolling forest and low hills, Chadburn Lake feels like a hidden northern retreat just minutes from Whitehorse. The lake’s clear waters mirror the sky and nearby ridges, creating a picture-perfect spot for paddling or simply watching the reflections shift with the light. If you’re lucky, you might spot loons gliding across the water.

Here you’ll find a small beach and picnic area near the Log Trailhead, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the view. There are picnic tables, benches, and plenty of space to spread a blanket by the shore after hiking or kayaking. It’s a perfect place to spend time with family or simply enjoy a moment by the lake.

The Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge spans the emerald-green waters of the Yukon River where it flows through the volcanic rock walls of Miles Canyon. The bridge was built in 1922 to help cross the Yukon River before there were any nearby roads. Today's modern suspension bridge was built in the same spot and is a pedestrian-only bridge that gently sways.

Shea's Lookout is rated as a green trail and a way trail for bikers, and is open to hikers as well. This is a lowkey trail that you won't find a crowd at, and it's a great spot to get away and relax in the woods.

Marsh Lake Boat Launch has the best parking for hiking to Shea's Point; it keeps cars off the side of the highway and out of the private neighborhood to the north, on Nolan Road, and is also a nice place to access the shore of Marsh Lake before or after the hike.

Shea's Lookout is a viewpoint of Marsh Lake, looking down through the trees. It's not a sweeping viewpoint, especially when the trees still have leaves, but a peak over the forest at Marsh Lake.