Chilkoot National Historic Trail Comprehensive Management Plan News Release

The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting public input on the Chilkoot National Historic Trail Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP), which will provide a framework for managing and developing the trail over the next 20 years. Congress designated the Chilkoot Trail as a National Historic Trail under the National Trails System Act on December 29, 2022.

The decision-making framework in the CMP will provide guidance to make management choices consistent with the resource protection and visitor experience expectations for which it was established.

The NPS will be accepting public input on development of the CMP from June 24 to July 24, 2024. The next steps will include the development of alternatives, an Environmental Assessment, and management decisions compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historical Preservation Act, followed by additional public comment.

The park will host an in-person public meeting to share information on the CMP. The meeting will consist of a presentation followed by an open house where informational displays will be available to review. Park staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.

Public Meeting Date and Location:
Monday, June 24th at 5:00 pm
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Visitor Center Theater
291 Broadway
Skagway, AK 99840

Electronic and written comments are also accepted. Submit comments electronically at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/CHILCMP or submit by mail to:

Chilkoot National Historic Trail Comprehensive Management Plan
Superintendent Angela Wetz
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
PO Box 517
Skagway, Alaska 99840

Comments submitted by mail must be postmarked by July 24.

Learn more about Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and the Chilkoot National Historic Trail at nps.gov/klgo.

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