Hike

Herring Cove Trail

Near Bear Mountain Waterfall
Inside Tongass National Forest

2.8 mi out & back · 781 ft gain · 642 ft high point · Moderate

Via Beaver Lake (0.9 mi)

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

About this hike

This out and back trail uses Beaver Lake to reach areas near Bear Mountain Waterfall and Blue Lake in Tongass National Forest.

Elevation

781 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.3 mi from the trailhead
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Campground · AK

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Out: 530 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Map

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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Today: Light Rain · wind 10 to 15 mph SE

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Herring Cove Trail

About this hike

Elevation

Camp near here

Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka

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