Ogilvie Mountains

The Ogilvie Mountains are a mountain range in the Yukon Territory of Canada, characterised by long ridges, plateaus and alpine tundra that form part of the northern Cordillera. The range contains rugged terrain, peaks, and valleys used for wilderness recreation and scientific study.

Sections of the range include dramatic jagged peaks and tundra plateaus that attract backcountry hikers, wildlife observers and photographers; Dall sheep and other northern fauna occur in the area. Part of the range is protected for its scenic and ecological values.

The mountains were formed through regional tectonic and glacial processes and have a history of seasonal use by Indigenous peoples and later by prospectors and recreational visitors; modern use focuses on low-density backcountry recreation and conservation.

The Ogilvie Mountains lie in central Yukon, north of Dawson City and forming part of the territory’s interior highlands; access to the range and its parks is by unpaved roads and trails from nearby communities.

• Access and conditions: The range is remote and access is typically via unpaved roads from Dawson City; weather can change rapidly and services are limited.

What to See #

• Tombstone Territorial Park: Tombstone Territorial Park - a protected area within the Ogilvie range known for jagged peaks, alpine tundra and popular backcountry hiking routes.