But when we told them that we were going to hike the Chilkoot Trail - 53 kilometres over five days - their smiles quickly vanished. They looked at us like we were from another planet. People don't ...

DYEA VALLEY, Alaska -- The legendary Chilkoot Trail has long lured hikers to its beautiful, yet challenging, slopes. But there has never been a place for them to stay. That's about to change.

Repairs to the Chilkoot Trail are on track and the hiking trail is expected to fully reopen next year, according to a spokesperson from the U.S. National Park Service. The 53-kilometre trail ...