Road trip no. 1: Westbound Undiscovered

For an adventure that's short on distance and big on beauty, look no further. Gorgeous falls, potential grizzly sightings, spectacular hikes – oh my.

Map of westbound Undiscovered campgrounds routes.

Transportation

  • Whitehorse to Haines Junction: 155 kilometres (1 hour and 45 minutes)
  • Haines Junction to Dezadeash Lake: 50 kilometres (45 minutes)
  • Dezadeash Lake to Million Dollar Falls: 40 kilometres (35 minutes)
  • Haines Junction to Lake Creek: 212 kilometres (2 hours and 30 minutes)

Drive times are estimates. Road conditions may vary.

Campgrounds

Dezadeash Lake

Choose from many waterfront spots, and try fishing, swimming, birding or hiking.

Million Dollar Falls

Take in the magnificent Takhane River’s cascading waterfall.

Lake Creek

Enjoy large sites with plenty of privacy and a burbling stream running through it.

Hiking trails

1. Spruce Beetle Interpretive Trail is an easy loop with interpretive signs along the way – 2 kilometres.

2. Dezadeash River Trail follows an easy-walking path through forest; look for wildlife, from ducks to moose – 5.5 kilometres.

3. Bullion Plateau Trail is a long gradual ascent with views that extend to the toe of Kaskawulsh Glacier – 22 kilometres.

Flora and fauna

4. Klukshu Wetland overlooks 2 small wetlands; look for Trumpeter Swans.

5. Duke Meadows on the flood plain of Duke River is home to Upland Sandpipers and Sharp-tailed Grouse.

6. Pickhandle Lake is at the end of a short gravel road off Highway 1; look for waterfowl and Muskrats.

7. Thächal Dhäl Visitor Centre is a great place for Dall sheep viewing in the spring and fall.

Culture

8. Da Kų Cultural Centre features the artwork of local Champagne and Aishihik First Nations artists.

9. Kluane Museum of History displays world-class wildlife exhibits.

Driving routes

  • Short route
    • 3 days
    • 484 kilometres
    • Dezadeash Lake, Million Dollar Falls
  • Long route
    • 4 to 6 days
    • 902 kilometres
    • Short route plus Lake Creek

 

Spotlight: Kluane National Park and Reserve

A part of Kluane National Park and Reserve seen from above

Parks Canada manages this federal park .

A hike into Kluane takes you into pure wilderness and offers some of the Yukon’s best chances for spotting wildlife. Stop in at the Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Centre in Haines Junction and the Thächäl Dhäl Visitor Centre 1-hour north of the Junction for expert advice and brochures on the park’s many routes and trails.