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Salt Chuck

Inside Tongass National Forest
Camp 4 mi away

2.1 mi out & back · 252 ft gain · 126 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

This 2.1 mile out and back trail climbs 252 feet in Tongass National Forest.

Elevation

252 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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4.5 mi from the trailhead
Karta River Cabin
Campground · AK

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

5 mi from you
Karta River Trail
- Passes a waterfall
- Inside Karta River Wilderness
- 2,476 ft of climbing
15.6 mi out & back · 2,476 ft gain · Very hard
Karta River Wilderness · Camp under a mile away
25 mi from you

Out: 100 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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: 2.1 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 252 ft round trip
High point: 126 ft
Low point: 17 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 2.1 mi and 252 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Trailhead: 55.6247° N · 132.5606° W

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4.8 mi from the trailhead

Karta Lake Cabin

Campground · AK

5.2 mi from the trailhead

Salmon Lake Cabin Thorne Bay

Campground · AK

Canoe Point Trail

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Tongass National Forest

0.5 mi out & back · 126 ft gain · Easy

Tongass National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Dog Salmon

Ends at Dog Salmon Fish Pass Wildlife Viewing Site
Inside Tongass National Forest
Camp 1 mi away

0.4 mi out & back · 17 ft gain · Easy

Tongass National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Sunnahae Mountain Trail

Near Sunnahae Mountain
2,397 ft of climbing

5.1 mi out & back · 2,397 ft gain · Hard

AK · Camp 9 mi away

Trocadero Trail

Near a waterfall
Inside Tongass National Forest

2.2 mi out & back · 484 ft gain · Easy

Tongass National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Eagles Nest Interpretive Trail

Inside Tongass National Forest
1,377 ft of climbing
Camp 1 mi away

4.2 mi out & back · 1,377 ft gain · Moderate

Tongass National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Wed48°43°Heavy Rain
Thu48°40°Heavy Rain
Fri48°38°Light Rain
Sat46°37°Light Rain
Sun46°36°Light Rain
Mon45°38°Light Rain
Tue47°Light Rain

Wed: Heavy Rain · wind 10 to 15 mph SE

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