Chilkoot River
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VillagerRick
The Villages, FL1,000 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The drive along the river takes you to a large parking area next to the lake. We were there to see bears feeding, and although it wasn’t a huge number, there was a mama and two cubs getting their fill. There are a couple of modest parking ares along the river.
Written 20 August 2023
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Rich&Mary
5 contributions
Jun 2022
Very nice park area and super scenic. Paved all the way to the park area. We had a cloudless day so the views were spectacular.
Written 5 July 2022
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GWBrooks
Silicon Valley, CA156 contributions
Sep 2021
Bears, Eagles & Salmon - what more do you want? When there in September, I was almost the only one there.
Written 11 September 2021
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Chaitanya
Cambridge, Canada1,236 contributions
Jul 2019
The chilkat river provides scenic views and if your fortunate wildlife up close.
Its a nice spot to possibly see bears.
Beautiful views and worth the visit.
Its a nice spot to possibly see bears.
Beautiful views and worth the visit.
Written 21 October 2019
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PCreighton
Canada78 contributions
Sep 2019
A trip to Alaska would not be complete without visiting this location and watching the Bears, Salmon and numerous Birds that call this home.
Written 10 October 2019
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wigsy
Hamilton, Canada569 contributions
Sep 2019
What can I say, simply spectacular from the scenery to the wildlife. A must trip 10 minutes from Haines, we saw Grizzlies Bears fishing and a number of Bald Eagles. The park at the end of the road gives you a spectacular view of the lake and mountains.
Written 15 September 2019
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Mrs-Dash59
Saskatchewan, Canada865 contributions
Jun 2019
We biked as well as drove up to this area looking for bears....none to be found. The campground looks so nice. Beautiful views everywhere.
Written 28 August 2019
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Shannon M
Haines, AK22 contributions
Aug 2019
The Chilkoot River is an Alaskan treasure. It's a beautiful by-way, fishing and lake recreation as well.
Written 6 August 2019
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hmageskigreatlakes
Croswell, MI124 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
We rented a pontoon vessel with the intent of letting three members of our party of five doing some fishing. Even though they were not successful the views and beauty of this area was very successful. We witnessed several eagles in trees, waterfalls, ducks, and even a couple of bears along the shoreline.
Written 18 July 2019
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DadandCab
Coffs Harbour, Australia1,177 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We could imagine the brown bears lining the weir & grabbing salmon. Unfortunately none present during our visit, but there could have been. Instead, on the way back to our hotel, we were rewarded with a humpback whale breaching, slapping its tail & pectoral fins. So still a good morning out.
Written 28 June 2019
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Harvey & Shawn
Kansas106 contributions
When would be the best time to see bears, morning or afternoon? Our ship excursions offer 8:45 AM and 12:45 PM departures. Does it make much difference? We would prefer afternoon and will be there the last week of July.
4pcolatraveler6
Pensacola, FL1 contribution
The time offered for the Eagle Float excursion are 12:30 and 4:30 is one better than the other? Will be there June 15th.
mary W
Payson, Utah11 contributions
We are coming on a cruise line to Haines. We were interested in seeing the sites along the river. Are there companies that do these tours or would we need to rent a car and drive it ourselves? We would rather not do the shore excursions offered by the cruise line.
Eric G
Florissant, MO368 contributions
Yes, there are locals that offer guided tours. I've never taken one so I will refrain from suggesting one over another: haines.ak.us/sightseeing
The travel is very simple in Haines: one road leads up the Chilkoot, and the other road leads up the Chilkat. Impossible to get lost. Lynn Canal Lodge rents SUVs and will pick you up at the landing.
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