Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek to Avalanche Chute 3 hr

Trade the town for a trail on this Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek to Avalanche Chute, a small-group hike into the forests of Southeast Alaska. With no more than seven guests, you’ll have room to take in the scenery and connect with your guide, owner-operator Tongass Teague.

The 4-mile round-trip route begins on an improved gravel trail beside a forested lake beneath the mountains, with plenty of places to pause for photos. The second mile grows more rugged, crossing gravel, large rocks, and roots as you climb through old-growth rainforest. Look for towering Sitka spruce while learning about local flora and fauna, the region’s complicated logging history, and the future of its old-growth forests.

At 1,100 feet, reach the bottom of an avalanche chute, snow-free in summer. Only two tours a day are allowed on this cherished trail. Private transportation, bottled water, and backpacks and trekking poles if needed are provided. Choose this Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek to Avalanche Chute for a rewarding walk through a remarkable landscape.