Mountain Hero (Sam McGee) Trail

Mountain Hero (Sam McGee) Trail is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.6 miles round trip) in Yukon, Canada. It runs between about 4,310 ft and 5,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Carcross, about 8.3 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Montana Mountain, Mount Matheson and Dail Peak. For camping, Conrad Campground is within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.