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Lower Tawah Trail

Inside Tongass National Forest

1.0 mi one way · 128 ft climb · 81 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

Lower Tawah Trail is a 1-mile moderate route in Tongass National Forest.

Elevation

80 ft of gain and 128 ft of descent.

At a glance

Length: 1.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 80 ft
Descent: 128 ft
High point: 81 ft
Low point: 25 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 59.4765° N · 139.6164° W

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Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.5 mi from the trailhead
Raven Cabin
Campground · AK

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

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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.

6.6 mi from the trailhead

Eagle Cabin

Campground · AK

13.8 mi from the trailhead

Situk Lake Cabin

Campground · AK

Harlequin Lake

Ends at Harlequin Lake
Inside Tongass National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

0.7 mi one way · 98 ft climb · Moderate

Tongass National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Vonderheide Trail

Near Harlequin Lake
Inside Tongass National Forest
1,530 ft of climbing

4.0 mi one way · 1,530 ft climb · Easy

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Lower Situk River Trail

Inside Tongass National Forest

2.4 mi one way · 600 ft climb · Easy

Tongass National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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