The road follows a traditional route used by the Chilkat Tlingit traders and later the prospectors of the Klondike Gold Rush, winding along the Chilkat River coming from Haines before ascending the Chilkat Pass and meandering along the edge of the scenic St. Elias mountain range. The well-maintained road is about 246 km (153 mi) long and crosses the U.S.-Canadian border. There are few services along the way, and none on the Canadian section, so fill up in Haines or Haines Junction.
Tatshenshini River viewpoint
km 162 (mi 101)
A pullout on the west side of the road overlooks the beautiful Alsek mountain range and the Tatshenshini River, which was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 2004. Panels explain early exploration in the area.
Klukshu Wetland overlook
km 173 (mi 107)
A large pullout on the west side of the road overlooks two small wetlands. A dozen or so Trumpeter Swans regularly spend the summer here. A few kilometres further north along the highway, you will pass a beautiful marsh on the west side of the road.
Kathleen River Bridge
km 221 (mi. 137)
A pullout on the east side of the road provides access to Kathleen River. There are panels explaining fish use.
| Length | About 246 km (153 mi), Haines, Alaska to Haines Junction, Yukon |
|---|---|
| Names & numbers | Haines Road, Yukon Highway 3 (in Canada) · Haines Highway, Alaska Route 7 |
| Route | Haines → U.S. border (about km 65) → northern B.C. → Yukon border (about km 145) → Haines Junction on the Alaska Highway (km 1578) |
| Surface & season | Paved two-lane highway, open year-round, usually snow-free by late May. Highest point: Chilkat Pass, 1,070 m (3,510 ft). |
| Border crossing | U.S. Dalton Cache and Canada’s Pleasant Camp. Not open 24 hours. Pleasant Camp, Nov 1, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027: 9 a.m.–1 a.m. Pacific Time. |
| Fuel | Haines Junction · Haines · 33 Mile Roadhouse (Alaska, about 53 km from Haines). No fuel listed on the Canadian section. |
| Camping | Kathleen Lake (Kluane National Park, 38 sites) · Dezadeash Lake and Million Dollar Falls (Yukon government) |
| Road conditions | 511 Yukon (Canadian section) · Alaska 511 (Alaska section) |
| Stop | Approx. km |
|---|---|
| Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve begins | 13 |
| Klukwan turnoff | 35 |
| Dalton Cache (U.S. Customs) / Pleasant Camp (Canada) | 65 |
| Chilkat Pass summit (1,070 m) | 102 |
| B.C.–Yukon border | 145 |
| Million Dollar Falls campground | 159 |
| Klukshu village turnoff | 183 |
| Dezadeash Lake campground | 196 |
| Kathleen Lake (Kluane National Park) | 220 |
| Haines Junction | 246 |
Kilometres count from Haines and are approximate (converted from The MILEPOST; Yukon figures match Government of Yukon kilometre posts). Always check 511 Yukon before you travel. Last updated: October 2026.
Both. In Alaska it is the Haines Highway (Alaska Route 7). In Canada its official name is the Haines Road (Yukon Highway 3), though most travellers call the whole route the Haines Highway.
About 246 km (153 miles), from Haines, Alaska, at the head of Lynn Canal, to Haines Junction, Yukon, on the Alaska Highway. Travel Yukon allows about 3.5 hours for the drive.
Yes. It is a paved two-lane highway that is open all year and is usually snow-free by late May. Its highest point is Chilkat Pass, at 1,070 m (3,510 ft).
About 65 km north of Haines. Northbound, you stop at Canada’s Pleasant Camp port of entry; southbound, at U.S. Customs at Dalton Cache. Neither port is open 24 hours, and you cannot cross while it is closed. From November 1, 2026 to March 14, 2027, Pleasant Camp is open from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Pacific Time.
Fill up in Haines Junction or Haines. On the Alaska side, 33 Mile Roadhouse, about 53 km from Haines, sells gas and diesel. No fuel is listed along the Canadian section, so don’t count on any between the border and Haines Junction.
Highlights include the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Chilkat Pass, Million Dollar Falls, the First Nations village of Klukshu, Dezadeash Lake and Kathleen Lake in Kluane National Park and Reserve. The road also skirts Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park in B.C.
Yes. Kathleen Lake, about 26 km south of Haines Junction, has a 38-site Parks Canada campground with oTENTiks, and some sites can be reserved in advance. Yukon government campgrounds on the road include Million Dollar Falls and Dezadeash Lake.
Use 511 Yukon (511yukon.ca) for the Canadian section and Alaska 511 (511.alaska.gov) for the Alaska section. Check border hours with the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection before you go.