Jun 30, 2023 · Emerald Lake is a little north of the community of Carcross in the Yukon. The lake is renowned for its deep green color and the Surprise and Caribou Mountains in the distance. Enjoy a day trip over the border to take in the beauty of Emerald Lake in Alaska.

Apr 14, 2023 · Explore the landscape of Alaska, on this road trip from Skagway, to Emerald Lake. See waterfalls, a musher's camp and a suspension bridge.

Emerald Lake is a lake in the southern Yukon, notable for its intense green colour. It is located on the South Klondike Highway at kilometre 117.5 (mile 73.5), measured from Skagway, Alaska. The colour derives from light reflecting off white deposits of marl, a mixture of clay and calcium carbonate, [1] at the bottom of the shallow waters. [2] [3]

Jun 27, 2024 · There are some beautiful road trips in Alaska, but none are as scenic as the one from Skagway to Emerald Lake in the Yukon. The picturesque drive provides a unique perspective of glacial lakes, rugged mountains, and cascading waterfalls.

The drive out of Skagway to Emerald Lake is touted as one of the most spectacular drives in the North. If you take one of our tours we are confident you will agree. Our tours include a stop at Michelle Phillips’ Iditarod dog mushing camp.

Aug 8, 2013 · Carcross Desert is just a few minutes from town. Not actually a desert, the sand dunes are remnants of a glacial lake that date back almost 10,000 years. Another 10 minutes of driving, and you’ll see the pullout that overlooks stunning Emerald Lake.

Emerald Lake is very pretty lake in the Yukon Territory that you do not want to miss. If you've ever wondered why it's such a cool lake, keep reading.

Travel with us North on the South Klondike Highway over Historic White Pass and into Canada. Visit the Yukon for a once in a life time experience! Gorgeous scenery en route to Emerald Lake. Hunt the mountainside and roadsides for wildlife. Learn about …

Set at mile 73 (kilometer 117.5) on the Klondike Highway, Emerald Lake’s roadside overlook makes the ideal destination (and turn-around point) for people who want to take a day trip into the Yukon from Skagway, Alaska.

The Private Emerald Lake & Dogsledding Tour, which parallels the standard Private Emerald Lake Tour but also includes an exclusive dogsledding experience, allows guests to explore en-route to the frontier town of Carcross in their own private vehicle.