The Top 16 Lakes in Tongass National Forest
Looking to visit the best lakes in Tongass National Forest? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Tongass National Forest’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 2, 2025
Upper Dewey Lake
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Your reward for the challenging hike up until this point is an idyllic blue-green lake, with the rich coloring that only glacier-fed waters can provide.
There is also a public …
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Mendenhall Lake Beach Trail
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This trail takes you along the beach of Mendenhall Lake — it's mostly level but not paved. The trail can be a little rocky sometimes, and may even wash out …
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Situk Lake Trail
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The trail to Situk Lake can be very wet and muddy, although the section from the East Gate trailhead to the Situk Lake cabin usually has the most maintenance and …
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Russell Fiord Trail
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The trail to Mud Bay — part of Russell Fiord — is usually an easy walk on a forested footpath, but low-lying portions of the trail are prone to flooding. …
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Peterson Lake Trail
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The first 2 miles (3.2 km) of Peterson Lake Trail should be in relatively good shape, as they follow the line of an old miner's tram. However, there may still …
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