Chilkoot Trail closed due to flood warnings on Taiya River

A flood notice was issued for the Taiya River by the National Weather Service. The warning extends into early Saturday morning. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)
Skagway’s Chilkoot Trail is closed because of a flood warning on the Taiya River.
The trail is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. It starts in Dyea  and a significant portion of the trail runs along the Taiya River.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the area extending into early Saturday