Boat into the Tongass wilderness for a remote lake hike filled with waterfalls, old-growth forest, and wild Alaska air.

It’s the kind of trail that makes the outside world disappear fast. Cruise into a remote bay before hiking deep into Tongass National Forest past waterfalls, towering old-growth trees, and peat bogs untouched by time. Waiting ahead: a quiet backcountry lake surrounded by pure Alaska stillness. After the hike, swap stories beside an open fire. Roast reindeer hot dogs, or paddle inflatable kayaks across cold glacial water before heading back to Sitka.

Energy Level

Duration

5 Hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Kayak or fish in pristine backcountry waters
Relax beside a lakeside campfire area
Pass waterfalls and towering old-growth forest
Hike through remote Tongass wilderness trails

Need to know

Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Experience a more personal adventure with fewer Sailors on this Small Group Shore Thing
Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress in layers - weather can change quickly
Sailors should expect to navigate uneven, rocky terrain with some steep inclines
Approximately 30-minute boat ride each way, 45-minute hike to lake, 1 hour at the lake to explore, fish or kayak, 1 hour return hike

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Deep Forests & Glacier Silence

Boat into the Tongass wilderness for a remote lake hike filled with waterfalls, old-growth forest, and wild Alaska air.

Shore Thing Highlights

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