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SILVER TRAIL<br />
SILVER TRAIL<br />
TOUR 3 DAYS<br />
PLAN<br />
Steer east off the<br />
Klondike Highway to explore<br />
the quiet pace of the historic<br />
Silver Trail. Placid lakes, rivers<br />
and streams dot the Silver Trail<br />
landscape, along with relics<br />
from the Yukon’s silver<br />
mining heritage.<br />
Day 1 – Moose and Mining<br />
Slow down and watch for moose that<br />
frequent the swampy meadows along the<br />
Silver Trail. Read about the region’s mining<br />
history and explore old roads on foot or bike.<br />
Spend the day or camp overnight at Five<br />
Mile Lake, the perfect place to enjoy the<br />
Silver Trail’s renowned warm summer days.<br />
Old buildings in historic Keno City – YG<br />
Day 2 – Explore Mayo<br />
Look for viewing platforms, a commemorative<br />
cairn and riverfront trails along the Mayo and<br />
Stewart rivers. Visit Binet House Museum<br />
and stroll the Prince of Wales Trail. Across<br />
the Stewart River, the First Nation of Na-Cho<br />
Nyak Dun is doing restoration work at its<br />
old village site.<br />
Day 3 – Visit Keno City<br />
Visitors to Keno enjoy unique access to alpine<br />
areas, including the drive up to the famous<br />
signpost on Keno Hill. Watch for marmots and<br />
pikas! Visit the Keno City Mining Museum and<br />
wander through this eclectic mining town.<br />
Sternwheeler Canadian on the riverfront in Mayo, May 18, 1923. Hundreds of bags filled with silver ore await transport – Yukon Archives. Bill Hare fonds, #6640<br />
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