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Mile 152.2 Haines Highway

Dezadeash River Trail A 5.5-km trail leads you into the forest. From ducks to Moose, you may encounter a variety of animals on this easy walk. This is a good location for winter wildlife viewing as the open water attracts a variety of wildlife. The parking lot and...

Mile 137.3 Haines Highway

Kathleen River Bridge A pullout on the east side of the road provides access to the Kathleen River. There are panels here explaining fish use. From here, you can canoe into the Lower Kathleen River and Rainbow Lake. Canoeing below Rainbow Lake requires whitewater...

Mile 113.1 Haines Highway

Klukshu River Grizzly Bears frequent this area. A stop here and a careful scan of the area may reveal one of these bruins or signs they were in the area.

Mile 107.5 Haines Highway

Klukshu wetland overlook A large pullout on the west side of the road overlooks two small wetlands. A dozen or so Trumpeter Swans regularly spend the summer here. It’s speculated that of these are be birds that have not mated or whose attempt to nest failed. A little...

Mile 105 Haines Highway

Dalton Post A popular spot for salmon fishing in the summer and fall. The Klukshu River flows into the Tatshenshini River downriver from the historic site of Shäwshe village. This river system hosts seasonal runs of Chinook, Sockeye, and Coho salmon. Chinook are most...

Mile 100.6 Haines Highway

Tatshenshini River Viewpoint A pullout on the west side of the road overlooks the beautiful Alsek mountain range and the Tatshenshini River, which was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 2005. Panels explain the early exploration and First Nation use of the area....