Search Ketchikan, Alaska Hiking, Running, and Walking Trails
Hiking
and Running Trails in Ketchikan
Deer Mountain: 3.1 miles
(Tongass National Forest)
Trailhead at the end of Fair Street on the southeast side of town.
Moderate hike. Recommended to pack rain gear. Excellent view of
the ocean, mountain peaks around, local islands, and the forest.
A longer hike to Blue Lake is available, additional 2.0 miles of
moderate hiking which will give you a wonderful view of the lake
and the local mountain peaks. Wildflowers and wildlife can be seen
all along the trail in direction of Blue Lake.
Silvis Lakes 8.5 Miles
(Tongass National Forest)
Trail head 10.0 miles south of Ketchikan off Tongass Hwy. at the
Beaver Falls Power Plant. Moderate hike that follows the Power
Plant project road. Pleasant hike in the forest with impressive
view of the mountains above the lower lake.
Ward Lake Nature Trail 1.3 miles loop
(Tongass National Forest) USGS quad Ketchikan B-5
Trail head 8.0 miles north of Ketchikan, off Ward Lake Road. Easy
hike very popular on flat terrain. Picnic area and campground are
available along the trail. Deer, beaver and red squirrel are commonly
seen along the trail, as well as migratory birds in early summer
in the lake. View of spawning salmon in late summer in Ward Creek;
the lake and creek offer good fishing opportunities all along the
summer season.
Perseverance Lake 2.2 miles
(Tongass National Forest) USGS quad Ketchikan B-5
Trail head 7 miles north of Ketchikan, off Ward Lake Road. Easy
to moderate hike. Good scenery of lake, mountain backdrop and forest
with some good fishing opportunities for rainbow trout in spring,
summer and fall. Campgrounds are available near the Trail head.
Naha River 6.5 miles
(Tongass National Forest) USGS quad Ketchikan C-5
Trail head in Naha Bay or northwest end of Heckman Lake, 25 miles
north of Ketchikan. Access is via float plane or boat. See local
Ketchikan businesses. Easy to moderate hike. Features waterfalls
and cascades, a saltwater lagoon offering excellent views of shorebirds
and waterfowl, and a nice river offering good fishing for steelhead
in spring and fall as well as Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout
from spring to fall. There is a picnic shelter available and 2
cabins (fees for cabins) along the trail.
Notes:
1. Lots of local anglers use the lower river for fishing, especially
on week-ends. Solitude hiker can find quiet places in upper trail
part.
2. Distance from Heckman Lake to Jordan Lake via the trail is only
2.0 miles.
Talbot Lake 1.6 miles
(Tongass National Forest) USGS quad Ketchikan B-5
Trail head off Connell Lake Road, 3 miles east from the start of
Ward Lake Rd. Moderate hike on boardwalk and gravel surfaces. Good
forest and lake view. The trail ends on private property.
Salmon walk 1.75 miles
In downtown Ketchikan, Trail head begins at the Visitor Center.
Easy hike with lots of interests about the pulse of Ketchikan.
Salmon viewing, nice stream following the town.
Nob Hill walk 1.5 miles
Trail head in town at Eagle Park on the waterfront. Moderate walk
due to lots of steep stairs, plan 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Interesting
history of the town along the way and very nice view of the town
on the hill top.
Waterfront walk 0.5 miles
Trail head on the north side of downtown at Harbor View Park. Easy
walk along the water edge of the harbor offering several views
of the town and numerous floating docks and piers that parallel
the business district.
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