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Berg Lake Trail vs Chilkoot Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Berg Lake Trail Chilkoot Trail
Distance 19 km 53 km
Elevation gain 1,035 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Local International
Country Canada Canada
Best time to hike Best from July to September Best from June to August
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Berg Lake Trail vs Chilkoot Trail: which should you hike?

At 53 km, Chilkoot Trail is the longer route — roughly 34 km more than Berg Lake Trail (19 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Berg Lake Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.