Tongass National Forest

Photo Essay: Hiking the Andes with Mountain Lodges of Peru

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Cathedral Falls Trail (#467). . . Quarter-mile hike to good fishing creek.
Goose Lake Trail (#462). . . Three quarters of a mile to lake with good fishing, hunting and cross-country skiing.
Hamilton Creek Trail (#463). . . 1 mile. Good fishing and hunting.

Cathedral Falls Trail (#467)
This recreation access trail leads to the falls on Cathedral Falls Creek.

Length (one-way): 0.25 mile
Rating: More Difficult
USGS Maps: Petersburg D-5 and D-6

Access: From Kake drive 8 miles on Road #6314, then turn right onto Road #6312. The trailhead is at the end of Road #6312, about 1 mile from the turnoff. Road #6312 is narrow and somewhat overgrown. Alaska Marine Highway ferries make regular stops at Kake.

Description/Attractions: The trail first passes through a small area thick with berries, then descends steeply to the creek. Cathedral Falls is a popular spot for trout and salmon fishing. No facilities are provided.

Goose Lake Trail (#462)
This trail gives hunters and anglers access to Goose Lake from Kake.

Length (one-way): 0.75 mile
Rating: Easiest
USGS Maps: Petersburg D-5 and D-6

Access: From the town of Kake, drive 10 miles on Road #6314 then 1 mile on Road #6030 to the trailhead. Alaska Marine Highway ferries make regular stops at Kake.

Description/Attractions: The trail leads from the road to Goose Lake, where trout fishing, waterfowl hunting, and winter cross-country skiing are popular. Short parts of the trail are boardwalk. A small boat is provided for fishing and rowing on the lake. No other facilities exist.

Hamilton Creek Trail (#463)
This recreation access trail is popular with hunters and anglers.

Length (one-way): 1 mile
Rating: Easiest
USGS Maps: Petersburg D-5 and D-6

Access: From Kake, drive 13 miles on Road #6314 to the trailhead. Alaska Marine Highway ferries make regular stops at Kake.

Description/Attractions: The trail leads from the road to Hamilton Creek. To the west lie the tidal flats of Hamilton Bay. The trail continues southeast, meandering upstream along the banks of the creek and leading to many fishing and waterfowl hunting sites. Trout, char, and salmon inhabit the creek and black bears frequently fish there during the summer and fall. No facilities are provided.