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The Alsek Valley is one of those rare places where the landscape feels untouched and endless. Framed by the towering peaks of the St. Elias Range, the valley stretches toward the horizon with braided rivers, glacier-fed lakes, and wide tundra plains that glow with color in summer. Hiking here means stepping into true wilderness, where silence fills the air and every turn reveals another sweeping view. It’s a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel the vastness of the Yukon all around you. The trail that winds through the valley extends for about 25 km one way, so you can hike as far as you like, just make sure to plan according to daylight and conditions. If you plan to camp overnight, a backcountry permit from Kluane National Park is required.

The Dezadeash River winds through the Alsek Valley, surrounded by wide-open views of the St. Elias Mountains. Its slow-moving waters reflect the rugged peaks and shifting skies, creating a stunning backdrop for a hike. The trails along the valley offer easy access to the riverbanks, where you might spot moose, trumpeter swans, or even the distant shimmer of Kluane’s glaciers.

Alsek Valley Road leads up to the Thunderegg Creek floodplain, which can swell after heavy rain and snowmelt, becoming impassable. The road is a gravel route branching south from the Alaska Highway and is often used for hiking. There are a few information signs along the road about the local ecology and landscapes.

Soldiers Summit Interpretive Trail parallels the Alaska Highway, leading to the Alaska Highway Monument, where the Alaska Highway was officially opened on November 20, 1942. Here, U.S. and Canadian officials, military, and construction workers met for the ceremony marking the completion of the 2,700-kilometre highway.

Soldiers Summit Trail is a well-maintained trail that offers views of the Alaska Highway, Kluane Lake, and the rugged St. Elias Mountains. There is not much tree coverage on this trail, but there are great views almost the entire way up. This spot is an excellent way to stretch out on a road trip.

The Alaska Highway Monument is a stone pillar with information about the Alaska Highway, and a wooden observation deck with additional informational plaques and benches. It overlooks Kluane Lake, between two flags —one of the United States and one of Canada.

This small lake, right on the trail, offers great photo opportunities. A bench for a rest is nearby.

About halfway along the trail you leave the forest and get a great view of the mountains of the Auriol Range.