Tongass National Forest
Tongass National Forest has accessible and easy trails. It is the nation’s largest national forest. It covers most of Southeast Alaska, including the Inside Passage, Mendenhall Glacier, Bear Creek, and Admiralty Island. This national forest “is the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world, and is home to a majestic array of islands, mountains, forests, glaciers, salmon streams, fjords and bays.” From TravelAlaska.com
Ward Creek Trail 1.4 miles gravel surfaced in rolling terrain.
Pipeline Trail 3.1 miles gravel surface in rolling terrain.
Mosquito Cove Trail 1.5 mile loop through hemlock/spruce forest. The first 1000′ is ADA complaint.
Eagle’s Nest Campground Interpretive Trail 0.5 mile through spruce trees, along Control Creek where salmon spawn.
Wukuklook Beach Trail 0.5 mile boardwalk to Wukuklook Beach.
Crystal Lake Trail 0.8 mile on natural glacier gravel deposits. This trail is rated “easy”, but may not be easy enough. Call the Forest to learn more.
Lake Florence Trail 1.4 miles “The trail gradually climbs from saltwater on Chatham Strait through a spruce/hemlock forest and ends at Lake Florence.” Rated easy, but check first.
Tongas National Forest Headquarters 907-225-3101 website Map
The Forest Service has produced this guide to Trails outside Ketchikan. It includes trails within the Forest and some administered by the City of Ketchikan. A number of these sound pretty easy, although not wheelchair accessible. Call the Ranger District to learn more. 907-225-2148
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