King's Throne Trail

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Yukon

King's Throne Trail

Hard

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King's Throne Trail

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14.0km

1,260m

Hiking

The King’s Throne Trail is a spectacular hike located in Kluane National Park and Reserve. Overlooking the turquoise waters of Kathleen Lake, this trail gets its name from a natural rock formation whose silhouette evokes a giant throne. It offers a challenging profile and requires good endurance due to its…

by AFY - Association franco-yukonnaise

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.69 km for 5.67 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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395 m

Kathleen Lake (Mät’àtäna Män)

Highlight • Lake

The magnificently located Mät’àtäna Män Lake (Kathleen Lake) is situated south of Haines Junction on the Haines Highway. Kathleen Lake is one of the main attractions of the national park, …

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3.39 km

View of Kluane Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This panorama opens up a large window onto Kluane Lake, the star of the eponymous national park. Just above the treeline, you benefit from a wide, unobstructed view with another range of the Saint Elias Mountains in the background.

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7.32 km

King's Throne Peak

Highlight • Summit

Visible from the Haines Road, which you took to get here, King's Throne Peak rises 1,250 meters above the lake. From the top, you can admire the entire Dalton Pass, …

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

348 m

242 m

223 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

643 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,970 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 7 November

2°C

-6°C

61 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

June 21, 2024,Wanderung: Kings Throne, Yukon/ nicht ganz hoch zum Gipfel

Yukon is simply fantastic. You should definitely go there if you love nature😎

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June 16, 2026

The King’s Throne Trail is a spectacular hike located in Kluane National Park and Reserve. Overlooking the turquoise waters of Kathleen Lake, this trail gets its name from a natural rock formation whose silhouette evokes a giant throne. It offers a challenging profile and requires good endurance due

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