Hundreds of people used wood as fuel to cook their food. Camps consumed an enormous amount of trees. Stampeders cleared areas to set up tents, businesses, and shelters in these new camps. It was impossible for anyone to move their supplies to Lake Bennett in one trip.Ĭamps appeared along the trail as stampeders moved their gear. Pack animals, carts, sleds, human strength, and elaborate tramways were all used. These gold seekers transported their required " ton of goods" using every means possible. As they traveled this narrow valley, they had a huge impact on the land. During the gold rush thousands of people began using the trail. The trail was well established, but the Tlingits limited the number of people using it. This corridor, between Dyea and the Interior, allowed them to trade with Tagish communities. Tlingit people have used the Chilkoot Trail for hundreds of years as a trade route. National Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Candy Waugaman Collection, KLGO Library CC-81-8838. Notice the fallen trees behind the "Cleveland & Youngs Pack Train" sign, which was etched onto the negative. A pack train waits to head north on the Chilkoot Trail, from Canyon City.
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