The Gold Rush Cemetery sits a mile north of downtown, reachable on foot along the Skagway River. The graves here tell the story of Skagway's violent early years — prospectors, con men, and the townspeople who tried to maintain order among them. The most visited plots are those of Soapy Smith and Frank Reid, whose fatal duel effectively ended the criminal gang that had controlled Skagway's docks and saloons.
Reid Falls is a short walk beyond the cemetery, where a creek drops over a rocky ledge into the trees. It's a pleasant addition to the walk, especially in summer when the surrounding vegetation is lush. The whole out-and-back from downtown takes about two hours at a comfortable pace.