The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Tongass National Forest
Tongass National Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 17
beautiful natural monuments in Tongass National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Tongass National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
Although entering the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is not required — you can simply hike most of the trails in this area, if you like — it is an excellent …
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Salmon Ladder / Salmon Stairs
Highlight • Structure
A salmon ladder is essentially an artificial waterfall, created to help fish travel farther upstream in a waterway that no longer has its natural contours. The salmon are most plentiful …
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Photo Point Trail
Highlight • Viewpoint
From the visitor center you are in about 10 minutes at the end of the way. It is wheelchair accessible and you have the best view of the glacier from the end point in my opinion.
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West Glacier Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
The maintained section of this trail ends after two miles, at a rocky outcrop that offers fine overlooks of Mendenhall Glacier from the west side. A social (unofficial) trail branches …
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Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site
Highlight • Historical Site
Taxis are sometimes in short supply in Wrangell, so it's very common for visitors to walk along Evergreen Avenue to reach Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site. This beach has the …
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