Lower Reid Falls, Alaska, United States

4.5 (253 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #4 in Skagway Points of Interest & Landmarks

Reid Falls needs a better promoter

My wife and I visited Skagway on May 25, 2022. It was a beautiful, sunny day with temperatures in the mid 60s. We walked from downtown toward Reid Falls and the cemetery over a 2 mile walk in direct sunlight. By the time we reached our destination, we were a little dusty and hot. We entered the cool woods and took the trail to the falls. In a couple of minutes our walk in the sun was forgotten. This waterfall is awesome. It is easily over 100 feet from top to bottom and is a series of falls. You can get right next to it for a great photo. Reid Falls should be on your must do list for Skagway, just below the train ride to White Pass Summit and The Historic Park. The cemetery pales in comparison to Reid Falls. And if you are not energetic enough to walk 5 miles round trip, you can ride a city bus out and back from Downtown Skagway.

Address

Intersection of Main St and 23rd, Skagway, Alaska, United States.

Website

http://www.nps.gov/klgo/planyourvisit/shorterdayhikes.htm

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  • 5bailey d 5:00 PM May 24, 2022
    Cheap and easy DIY excursion
    This is a very beautiful and easy place to visit when in Skagway. We were in Skagway on a cruise. Walk to the bus area and call for the on demand shuttle. For $5/pp it will take you to the cemetery. From there just follow signs to the falls. About a 5 min hike mostly up hill. Look around the cemetery too. There are some interesting stories. When done call the shuttle and for $5/pp they will take you back to port or drop off anywhere in town. If you like walking, the cemetery is a 2.5 mile walk from the port. Cheap, easy, and beautiful excursion to do on your own.
  • 5Daryl C 5:00 PM Jun 17, 2022
    Nice hike through old Skagway
    Would recommend visiting the graveyard and lower Reid Falls if you already did the White Mountain train. Got to Skagway on RCL Quantum of the Seas. Ship docks a good 1/3 mile from beginning of town. From there, another 1.5 to 2 miles to Reid falls. On way, you strolll through old Skagway town and it's charming residential neighborhood. Once you leave town, you walk on a dusty road as you pass the trainyard on the way to the graveyard, might want to wear a mask to not inhale dust. There is an outhouse type of restroom at the graveyard. My recommendation is to rent a bike to explore town and get to graveyard vice walk or catch the local shuttle for $5. I did see a bike rental shop in the middle of town. Only problem though is you need to do a short 5 minute hike to reach falls as it would be difficult to take a bike to falls.

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