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Hike

Indian River

Ends at a waterfall
1,623 ft of climbing

4.2 mi one way · 1,623 ft climb · 835 ft high point · Moderate

AK · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Hike to Indian River Falls in Tongass National Forest via Indian River Trail. The moderate 4.2-mile route ascends 1,623 feet.

Elevation

1,623 ft of gain and 872 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

5.4 mi from the trailhead
Samsing Cove Cabin
Campground · AK

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

1 mi from you
Mount Verstovia Trail
- Summits Mount Verstovia
- Inside Tongass National Forest
- 3,551 ft of climbing
2.4 mi one way · 3,551 ft climb
Tongass National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

WaterfallDestination · 4.2 mi in
Indian River FallsDestination · 4.2 mi in
South (Middle) SisterNearby · 3.5 mi in

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.

At a glance

Length: 4.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,623 ft
Descent: 872 ft
High point: 835 ft
Low point: 62 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Trailhead: 57.0554° N · 135.3109° W

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5.5 mi from the trailhead

Starrigavan Creek Cabin

Campground · AK

5.7 mi from the trailhead

Starrigavan Campground and Day Use

Campground · AK

1 mi from you

Verstovia

Summits Picnic Rock
Inside Tongass National Forest
2,532 ft of climbing

1.6 mi one way · 2,532 ft climb · Moderate

Tongass National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail

Ends at Swan Lake
11,532 ft of climbing

5.7 mi of trails · 11,532 ft climb

AK · Camp 5 mi away

Salmon Lake/ Redoubt Lake

Ends at Redoubt Lake
Inside Tongass National Forest
7,065 ft of climbing

5.2 mi one way · 7,065 ft climb · Moderate

Tongass National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Cross Trail

Ends at Swan Lake
1,262 ft of climbing

5.0 mi of trails · 1,262 ft climb

AK · Camp 5 mi away

Harbor Mt./gavan Hill

Passes Gavan Hill
Inside Tongass National Forest
11,376 ft of climbing

4.9 mi one way · 11,376 ft climb · Moderate

Tongass National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good
AT&TLTE · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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