Climbing and Caving

Rocks, ice, and mountains are an iconic part of the Tongass landscape and present adventurous opportunities for climbing and mountaineering. Many mountains in Southeast Alaska do not have trails and should not be undertaken lightly. Be prepared and carry maps and compass/GPS when traveling in remote locations.

Caving

Caving Areas

• Craig RD
  • El Cap Cave Interpretive Site

Mountain Climbing

Mountain Climbing Areas

• Ketchikan - Misty RD
  • Deer Mountain Shelter Site
  • Deer Mountain Trailhead
  • Deer Mt - John Mountain Spur Trail
  • Deer Mt - Mahoney Mt Spur Trail
• Petersburg RD
  • Swan Lake Cabin

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Craig RD

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Craig RD

El Capitan Campground

This oceanfront campground offers a scenic view of the beautiful El Capitan Passage. This site has access to fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, caving and a marine dock. It provides a scenic setting…

El Capitan Cave Interpretive Site

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El Capitan Cave is the longest mapped cave in Alaska. Cavers mapped over two miles of passage from the main entrance. The only way to see this magnificent cave is during the summer months, when…