Kluane — Donjek Route
A 100-km trail-less traverse skirting the Donjek Glacier — Yukon's classic remote off-trail loop.
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- Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Country
- Canada
- Biome
- Icefield foreland tundra (900–2,200 m)
- Best season
- June – August
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Winter Camping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Icefield foreland tundra (900–2,200 m)
- Best season: June – August
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 100-km trail-less traverse skirting the Donjek Glacier — Yukon's classic remote off-trail loop.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – August
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Icefield foreland tundra (900–2,200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Kluane — Donjek Route trip tools
Popular pursuits at Kluane — Donjek Route
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
