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The best walks and hikes in the Alexander Archipelago

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Want to go hiking in the Alexander Archipelago? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Alexander Archipelago to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Alexander Archipelago is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 25, 2025

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

4.94km

01:15

10m

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

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2. Kaasda Héen (Indian River) Trail — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

13.5km

03:42

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Thimbleberry Lake and Heart Lake — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

6.05km

01:42

120m

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

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4. Beaver Lake Loop — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

4.38km

01:18

120m

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

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

5.57km

01:30

70m

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

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

5.02km

01:19

50m

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

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7. Kanéisdi Shaa (Mount Verstovia) — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

8.21km

06:53

990m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Beach Trail – Icy Strait Point loop from Hoonah

7.70km

02:02

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

6.25km

01:38

40m

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

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10. Bridge over Indian River (a good place to watch salmon in the water) – Totem Trail loop from Sitka

4.42km

01:09

30m

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

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The best walks and hikes in the Alexander Archipelago

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

2. Kaasda Héen (Indian River) Trail — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

3. Thimbleberry Lake and Heart Lake — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

4. Beaver Lake Loop — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

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

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

7. Kanéisdi Shaa (Mount Verstovia) — Sitka, Tongass National Forest

8. Beach Trail – Icy Strait Point loop from Hoonah

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

10. Bridge over Indian River (a good place to watch salmon in the water) – Totem Trail loop from Sitka

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