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Alexander Archipelago

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United States
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Alexander Archipelago

Easy hikes and walks in the Alexander Archipelago

24hikes

4.7

(18)

260 people hiked here

Exploring Alexander Archipelago on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in the Alexander Archipelago. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Sitka National Historical Park (Totem Trails) — Sitka, Tongass National Forest
Easy

01:15

4.94km

Thimbleberry Lake and Heart Lake — Sitka, Tongass National Forest
Easy

01:42

6.05km

Balls Lake Loop Trail — Thorne Bay, Prince of Wales Island, Tongass National Forest
Easy

01:19

5.02km

Mosquito Cove Loop & Ben Grussendorf Forest and Muskeg Trail — Sitka, Tongass National Forest
Easy

01:30

5.57km

Beaver Lake Loop — Sitka, Tongass National Forest
Easy

01:18

4.38km

Sitka Sea Walk – Bridge over Indian River (a good place to watch salmon in the water) loop from Sitka
Easy

01:35

6.07km

Bridge over Indian River (a good place to watch salmon in the water) loop from Sitka
Easy

01:07

4.29km

Loop Trail Around Beaver Lake loop from Sitka
Easy

01:47

5.33km

Thimbleberry Lake – Heart Lake loop from Sitka
Easy

01:11

4.03km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    Sitka National Historical Park (Totem Trails) — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

    01:15

    4.94km

    3.9km/h

    10m

    10m

    Easy

    4.8

    (4)

    40

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Thimbleberry Lake and Heart Lake — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

    01:42

    6.05km

    3.6km/h

    120m

    120m

    Easy

    5.0

    (1)

    2

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Balls Lake Loop Trail — Thorne Bay, Prince of Wales Island, Tongass National Forest

    01:19

    5.02km

    3.8km/h

    50m

    50m

    Easy

    3

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Mosquito Cove Loop & Ben Grussendorf Forest and Muskeg Trail — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

    01:30

    5.57km

    3.7km/h

    70m

    70m

    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Beaver Lake Loop — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

    01:18

    4.38km

    3.4km/h

    120m

    120m

    Easy

    2

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Sitka Sea Walk – Bridge over Indian River (a good place to watch salmon in the water) loop from Sitka

    01:35

    6.07km

    3.8km/h

    40m

    40m

    Easy

    4.8

    (4)

    31

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Bridge over Indian River (a good place to watch salmon in the water) loop from Sitka

    01:07

    4.29km

    3.9km/h

    20m

    20m

    Easy

    5.0

    (1)

    24

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Loop Trail Around Beaver Lake loop from Sitka

    01:47

    5.33km

    3.0km/h

    250m

    250m

    Easy

    5.0

    (1)

    11

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Thimbleberry Lake – Heart Lake loop from Sitka

    01:11

    4.03km

    3.4km/h

    120m

    120m

    Easy

    7

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
10
10

Mosquito Cove Loop loop from Sitka

00:40

2.28km

3.5km/h

60m

60m

Easy

3

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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