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Rainbird Trail
Ketchikan, Alaska
2.14 mi
/ 371 ft gain
Rainbird Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Ketchikan, Alaska.
Snorkle Ketchikan's Tongass Narrows
Ketchikan, Alaska
If you find yourself in the quaint town of Ketchikan, Alaska you HAVE to check out this awesome outdoor adventure. Alaska is known for it's breathtaking scenery and wildlife, but what many people don't see is what lies beneath it's beautiful bodies of glacial water!The best excursion agency to organize this through is Snorkel Alaska, and they do a FANTASTIC job. The entire trip lasts about 3 ...
Explore Historic Creek Street
Ketchikan, Alaska
Creek Street is a historic boardwalk that is on the bank of Ketchikan Creek. You can take a stroll along the boardwalk and venture over to the Salmon Ladder Vista, to see loads of salmon working hard to go upstream. If you are luck, you might be able to see the creek swarming with salmon trying to leap vertically up a waterfall. There are many places to taste or buy salmon in all forms here.
Kayak the Blank Islands
Ketchikan, Alaska
You'll start your journey from the docks of Ketchikan, Alaska, where there are plenty of outfitters willing to rent boats to experienced paddlers looking to make the 14-mile out and back trip.Starting from the docks of Ketchikan, paddle across the Tongass Narrows towards Pennock Island. Watch out for boats large and small -- this will be the only busy crossing of the trip. Once you cross the Na...
Stroll through City Park
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan Creek runs right through city park! You can explore the creek, and even see fish swim by. The Totem Heritage Center is also located in the park, and offers both indoor and outdoor totem poles to marvel at. You can see how tall you are in comparison to a totem pole.
This park has many benches, paved paths, large grassy areas, a fountain, Ketchikan Creek, and the Totem Heritage Center....
Perseverance Lake Trail
Ketchikan, Alaska
6.25 mi
/ 915 ft gain
Perseverance Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ketchikan, Alaska.
Ward Lake Trail
Ketchikan, Alaska
1.55 mi
/ 121 ft gain
Ward Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward Cove, Alaska.
Ward Lake and Ward Creek Trail
Ketchikan, Alaska
3.52 mi
/ 364 ft gain
Ward Lake and Ward Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ketchikan, Alaska.
Connell Lake Trail
Ketchikan, Alaska
4 mi
/ 1027 ft gain
Connell Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ketchikan, Alaska.
Places to stay
Ketchikan, Alaska
Signal Creek Campground
Overview
Signal Creek Campground is a year-round facility located in the Ward Lake Recreation Area, 7 miles north of downtown Ketchikan a...
Ketchikan, Alaska
Last Chance Campground
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Last Chance Campground is located in the Ward Lake Recreation Area, 9 miles north of downtown Ketchikan and about 4 miles north ...
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska
Manzanita Lake Cabin
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Manzanita Lake Cabin is located on the scenic northwest arm of Manzanita Lake approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on R...
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska
Ella Narrows Cabin
Overview
Ella Narrows Cabin is located on the shore of Ella Lake on eastern Revillagigedo Island. This location is great for families, pr...
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska
Southeast Heckman Cabin
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Southeast Heckman Cabin is situated on the southeast shore of Heckman Lake within the Naha Recreation Area approximately 15 mile...
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska
Plenty Cutthroat Cabin
Overview
Plenty Cutthroat Cabin is situated at the west end of Orchard Lake on Revillagigedo Island 35 air miles from Ketchikan. The cabi...
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