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Tongass National Forest
Transportation
The Tongass is easiest to reach by either air or water.
Juneau is the major airport for the area. From there it's possible to arrange transportation to any other region of the Tongass.
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Out of the Blue - Riding Alaska's Marine Highway System through the Inside Passage.
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Plying the Inside Passage, the southeast system of the Alaska Marine Highway serves the Tongass National Forest. You can catch a ferry from Bellingham, Washington to Ketchikan. It takes about three days -- not quick, but relaxing and scenic. From Ketchikan you can catch a ferry to the other major towns of the Tongass. Ferry schedules and information may be obtained from the Alaska Marine Highway, P.O. Box R, Juneau, AK 99811-2505 (907) 465-3941 or (within the U.S.) 1-800-642-0066
There are two roads into the Tongass: the Klondike Highway (Route 2) leading into Skagway and the Haines Highway (7) leading into Haines. However, most of the Tongass is inaccessible by road.
Air and boat charters can be arranged at all the major towns, including Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Haines, Kake, Craig, Thorne Bay and Wrangell. GORP lists several guides, or check with the town's nearest ranger station for names of local operators.
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