1.4 mi from the trailheadControl Lake Cabin
Campground · AK
4.2 mi out & back · 1,377 ft gain · 419 ft high point · Moderate
Via Balls Lake Day Use Access Spur and the Balls Lake Trail (2.1 mi)
In Tongass National Forest · AK · U.S. Forest Service
Starting via Balls Lake Day Use Access Spur and Balls Lake Trail, this 4.2 mile out and back route climbs 1,377 feet in Tongass National Forest.
1,377 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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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