If there is one thing that typifies Silver Trail area, it is accessibility. Nowhere else can the traveler find such easy access to a mountain top experience or to the human history of an era. Be sure to stop at the roadside pullouts to learn more about this historic area.
Devil’s Elbow Wetland
km 10 (mi. 6)
Discover the age-old movements of the moose, the river, and the Na Cho Nyak Dun, the “Big River People.” Interpretive panels lead you on a 750 m (less than 0.5 mi.) walk to a viewing deck overlooking the Stewart River Valley and its important wetland habitat for moose and waterfowl.
Stewart River Lookout
km 19 (mi. 12)
Waterfowl nest in the adjacent sloughs, while swallows feed overhead. In the evening or early morning, you may be lucky to see moose feeding on aquatic vegetation.
Binet House, Mayo
km 52 (mi. 32)
A restored heritage building in Mayo (corner of Second and Centre streets), Binet House is home to displays on area history, wildlife, geology, and local permafrost studies. Nearby is a monument marking the start of the Prince of Wales Trail and the local section of the Trans Canada Trail
Five Mile Lake Campground
km 57 (mi. 35)
A trail around the lake provides access to a wetland that is particularly active in early June. Mule Deer are sometimes seen in the hillsides.
Wareham Lake
km 60 (mi. 37)
Wareham Lake was created in 1951 when the Mayo River was dammed to provide electricity to the mines of Elsa and Keno. The dam now provides power for use as far north as Dawson.
Minto Creek Bridge
km 64 (mi. 40)
A variety of habitats draws wildlife to this rich wetland complex. Panels interpret the human and natural history of the area.
Mount Haldane
km 76 (mi 47)
Watch for the turnoff to the northeast just before Halfway Lakes. Follow a gravel road 3.5 km (2 mi.) to the trail head. This 6.5 km (4 mi.) trail leads to the summit of Mount Haldane, which offers wonderful opportunities to view subalpine fauna and flora. Estimated time is 6 hours return. A trail guide is available at the Binet House in Mayo.
Signpost Hill, Keno City
km 111 (mi. 69)
This area is renowned for its arctic butterflies, but there is far more than that to see. Collared Pika and Hoary Marmots are commonly seen. The Signpost Road, which can be driven (not suited for RVs), leads 10.5 km (6.5 mi.) to the milepost sign on top of Keno Hill. Learn more about alpine wildlife at the Keno Hill Alpine Interpretive Centre, beside the Keno City Mining Museum. Pick up your copy of Viewing Alpine Wildlife on Keno Hill and Exploring Keno Hill: Stories of a silver deposit, or any of the other free brochures.
| Length | About 110 km (68 mi), Stewart Crossing to Keno City |
|---|---|
| Start | North Klondike Highway at Stewart Crossing (Klondike Highway km 534) |
| Highway number | Yukon Highway 11 |
| Surface | Paved to Mayo; gravel for the last 60 km (37 mi) to Keno City |
| Communities | Mayo (about km 51) · Elsa (about km 96) · Keno City (km 110) |
| Fuel & services | Fuel at Stewart Crossing and Mayo. Mayo has food, groceries, lodging and camping; Keno City has a hotel and museums. |
| Visitor information | Silver Trail Visitor Centre (Stewart Crossing) · Binet House Museum (Mayo) · Keno City Mining Museum and Alpine Interpretive Centre |
| Road conditions | 511 Yukon (official, live) |
| Place | Approx. km |
|---|---|
| Stewart Crossing (North Klondike Hwy) | 0 |
| Mayo | 51 |
| Minto Creek bridge | 64 |
| Elsa | 96 |
| Keno City | 110 |
Kilometres follow Government of Yukon kilometre posts and are approximate. Always check 511 Yukon before you travel. Last updated: October 2026.
The Silver Trail (Yukon Highway 11) runs about 110 km (68 miles) from the North Klondike Highway at Stewart Crossing, through Mayo and Elsa, to Keno City. It follows the Stewart River for much of the way.
Partly. It is paved as far as Mayo. The final 60 km (37 miles) from Mayo to Keno City is a well-maintained gravel road.
For the area’s silver mining history. Keno Hill was once home to one of the richest silver deposits in the world, and sternwheelers such as the S.S. Keno carried silver ore from Mayo down the Stewart and Yukon rivers.
Fill up at Stewart Crossing or in Mayo. Mayo also has groceries, food, lodging and a campground. There is no fuel listed in Keno City.
Most people make it a side trip of a day or two. Travel Yukon allows 5 to 6 hours from Mayo to Whitehorse (406 km) and 3 to 4 hours from Mayo to Dawson City (227 km).
Highlights include the Devil’s Elbow wetland, Mayo’s Binet House Museum and Prince of Wales Trail, the Keno City Mining Museum, the Alpine Interpretive Centre and Signpost Hill on Keno Hill. Moose are often seen along the road.
Yes, but the steep gravel road to Signpost Hill is not recommended for RVs. Ask museum staff in Keno City about current conditions before you go.
Use 511 Yukon (511yukon.ca), the Government of Yukon’s official source for road conditions, closures and construction. The Silver Trail Visitor Centre at Stewart Crossing also has local information.