Bear Safety

Brown bear in Dyea

NPS photo

Brown Bears (Ursa arctos) and Black Bears (Ursa americanus) are frequently seen along the Chilkoot Trail. It is the responsibility of hikers to properly store food and know how to safety travel in bear country. The park recommends that all hikers watch the 20 minute bear safety film at the Chilkoot Trail Center.

Learn more!

• Bear identification: black bears vs. brown bears
• How to safely use bear spray
• Parks Canada Bear Safety information