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Mcdonald Lake

Passes a waterfall
Inside Tongass National Forest
Camp under a mile away

1.7 mi one way · 305 ft climb · 165 ft high point · Easy

In Tongass National Forest · AK · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

McDonald Lake lies in Tongass National Forest. This 1.7 mi easy trail gains 305 ft.

Elevation

305 ft of gain and 201 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.0 mi from the trailhead
Mcdonald Lake Cabin
Campground · AK

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

WaterfallAlong the way · 0.3 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.7 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 305 ft
Descent: 201 ft
High point: 165 ft
Low point: 6 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 55.9356° N · 131.8094° W

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Weather

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