Hike

Indian River

Ends at a waterfall
2,495 ft of climbing

8.4 mi out & back · 2,495 ft gain · 835 ft high point · Hard

AK · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This 8.4 mile out and back route climbs to Indian River Falls in Alaska, with South (Middle) Sister peak nearby.

Elevation

2,495 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.4 mi from the trailhead
Samsing Cove Cabin
Campground · AK

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Out: 1,300 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

The Sisters (Alaska)

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.

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Indian River

About this hike

Elevation

Camp near here

Samsing Cove Cabin

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