Hiking

Try this boardwalk trail for a beautiful hike through the Three Lakes Recreation Area.Combined Length (one way): 4.5 milesRating: EasiestUSGS Map: Petersburg D-3 Access: Drive south from Petersburg on the…

A. Blind River Rapids Trail . . . . Short (0.25 mile) boardwalk trail to one of the most popular fishing spots in southeast AlaskaB. Cascade Creek Trail . .…

Located next to Ohmer Creek Campground, this trail follows Ohmer Creek through mature temperate rainforest, muskeg, and over a beaver pond. The first section is barrier-free and has interpretive signs.…

This primitive trail connects the Three Lakes Trail with Ideal Cove.Length (one way): 1.5 milesRating: More DifficultUSGS Maps: Petersburg C-2 and C-3, C-3 Access: The trail begins at the Hill…

This trail climbs the ridge behind the Petersburg airport to the Ravens Roost Cabin and offers outstanding views of Petersburg, Frederick Sound, and the mainland. The area is also popular…

This primitive trail provides access to Spurt Lake from Thomas Bay.Length (one way): 1.5 milesRating: More DifficultUSGS Map: Sumdum A-3 Access: The Spurt Lake Trail begins on the shore of…

This short boardwalk trail leads to one of the most popular fishing spots in all of Southeast Alaska.Length (one way): 0.25 mileRating: EasiestUSGS Map: Petersburg C-3 Access: The Blind River…

This primitive trail follows Fivemile Creek to Colp Lake.Length (one way): 2.5 milesRating: More DifficultUSGS Maps: Petersburg D-3 and D-4 Access: You can reach the trailhead via boat or floatplane…

This trail follows Petersburg Creek from the Kupreanof state dock to the recreation cabin at Petersburg Lake. The lake, cabin, and much of the trail are in the Petersburg Creek…

This challenging trail leads to spectacular views from Narrows Peak at the summit of Petersburg Mountain.Length (one way): 3.5 milesRating: Most DifficultUSGS Map: Petersburg D-3 Access: The Petersburg Mountain Trail…