Hiking up King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Road it Up


Hiking up King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Road it Up

Kathleen Lake at Kluane National Park in beautiful Yukon Territory. Join me for a great climb up Kings Throne Summit


King's Throne Hike Kluane National Park The Road Chose Me

Kluane National Park and Reserve. You don't have to venture into the backcountry for awe-inspiring mountain scenery at Kluane. Just a short drive from town is sparkling Mät'àtäna Män (Kathleen Lake), where crystal waters are backed by the mountains of the Kluane Range. Exceptional hiking, boating and camping await visitors the moment.


King's Throne Hike Kluane National Park The Road Chose Me

Hiking up King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon May 25, 2016 in Yukon, Hiking This is a steep trail up to a spectacular cirque -- the "seat" of the King's Throne. The hike up to the cirque (and return) is 10 km (6 mi). If you keep going up to the summit (unmaintained, unmarked trail on steep scree), it is a 16 km (10 mi) hike.


King's Throne View Kluane National Park, Yukon, Canada Mountain

The Auriol Trail is a moderately challenging loop trail that will take you 4 to 6 hours. The park is a hub for wildlife and it's not uncommon to see Dall sheep, caribou, moose and grizzly or black bears, as well as smaller mammals and plenty of birdlife. Keep your camera handy and always make sure to be a safe distance between you and the wildlife.


Hiking up King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Road it Up

Kings Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon Territory, Canada (8-7-16) - The (Mostly) True Adventures of Lupe Kings Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon Territory, Canada (8-7-16) Days 8 and 9 of Lupe's Summer of 2016 Dingo Vacation to the Canadian Rockies, Yukon & Alaska That guy at the Bell 1 rest area yesterday evening had been right.


Hiking up King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Road it Up

Kings Throne is the "King" of hiking trails in Kluane National Park and indisputably deserves its crown. Kathleen Lakes turquoise colour and colossal footprint looks like an ocean tactfully tucked beneath snow-capped mountains and winding between striking verdant river valleys.


Hiking up King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Road it Up

Hiking up King's Throne, Yukon, near Haines Junction. Very steep hike. 2C and snow flurries near the top.


King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Live Small Ride Free

King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Live Small | Ride Free - Sustainable Solar Powered RV Have you ever looked at a mountain, thought to yourself how it looks impossible to hike to the top, and if there were a way it would be really sketchy? But then realize that's the mountain you're going to be hiking and then think "Oh shit"?


The view from the King's Throne trail in Kluane National park, Yukon

King's Throne is a 10km trail with 1250 meters (4000 feet) of elevation gain. Yes, you read that right, it basically goes straight up Kathleen Lake visible on the climb At first the trail follows the shore of Kathleen Lake before striking off in an uphill manner… The actual throne in question


King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Live Small Ride Free

Explore this 7.9-mile out-and-back trail near Haines Junction, Yukon. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Preview trail


View of Kathleen Lake from Kings Throne Mountain Kluane National Park

Description Le sentier Le point de départ des sentiers Cottonwood/King's Throne est situé entre la route du terrain de campement et l'aire d'utilisation diurne du lac Kathleen au bord du Lac Kathleen. Sur environ 2 kilomètres, on suit un ancien chemin d'exploitation minière du côté sud du lac Kathleen.


King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Live Small Ride Free

Home to 17 of Canada's 20 highest peaks, Kluane is known worldwide for its wilderness recreation. Raft past glaciers on the remote Alsek River. Explore high mountain passes on multi-day treks. Or find more accessible adventure at Kathleen Lake, where great hikes await just off the highway.


King's Throne Hike Kluane National Park The Road Chose Me

Kluane National Park and Reserve Distance: 10 km (6 mi) return to cirque; 16 km (10 mi) return to summit Time: 4 - 6 hours to cirque; 8 - 10 hours to summit Elevation gain: 548 M (1,800') to cirque; 1,442M (4,729') to summit Maximum elevation: 1,280 M (4 200') at cirque; 1,990 M (6,529') at summit


King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Yukon — Live Small Ride Free

No cable box. No problems. The title tells the story on this one. If you go to Kluane, King's Throne hike and trail should be on your list. Quite steep in sections, no scrambling requi.


King's Throne Hike Kluane National Park The Road Chose Me

Distance: 10 km (6 mi) return trip Time: 4-6 hours Elevation gain: 548 m (1,800') Maximum elevation: 1,280 m (4,200') Trailhead: 27 km (17 mi) south of Haines Junction on the Haines Road, on the Kathleen Lake access road. IN SUMMARY This is a steep trail up to a spectacular cirque—the "seat" of the King's Throne.


Kings Throne, Kluane, Yukon. Condo art, Natural landmarks, Travel list

Description Added by Silvia Avoguadra A challenging 4 to 6 hours hike to reach the spectacular King's Throne, a cirque just below for amazing views of Lake Kathleen and the valley below as well as the surrounding mountains.

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