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Mole Harbor To Alexander Trail
The Mole Harbor To Alexander trail is 2.42 miles long. This trail climbs 3/4 of the way from Mole Harbor through a spruce/hemlock forest with muskeg meadows and ends at Lake Alexander shelter. There are long difficult muddy sections that make portaging a canoe challenging. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking
At a Glance
| Permit Info: | No |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Juneau |
| Water: | Non-Potable Water |
| Restroom: | No |
General Information
Directions: Located on the central eastern side of Admiralty Island. This trail is accessed from the east end of Alexander Lake or West end of Mole Harbor. Shelters are visible from either access point. Transportation to this trail is by float plane, boat, canoe/portage, kayak or skiff from Lake Alexander cabin. One-way flight time from Juneau is 40 minutes. Suggested USGS topo maps: Sitka C-1Activities
Dispersed Camping
3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelters with gravel floor are on either end of this portage trail on the cross Admiralty Canoe route with numerous tent sites around each shelter. Water source is from a nearby stream treated with a purifier.Day Hiking
Day hiking the Mole Harbor To Alexander trail is 2.42 miles one-way. This trail climbs 3/4 of the way from Mole Harbor through a spruce/hemlock forest with muskeg meadows and ends at Lake Alexander shelter. There are long difficult muddy sections that make portaging a canoe challenging.| Elevation desc | Elevations range between saltwater to 650 feet along the trail. Steeper from Lake Alexander end. |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Big Game Hunting
Hunting the Mole Harbor To Alexander trail is 2.42 miles one-way. This trail climbs 3/4 of the way from Mole Harbor through a spruce/hemlock forest with muskeg meadows and ends at Lake Alexander shelter. For hunting regulations, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.| Species | Brown Bear, Sitka Blacktail Deer |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Small Game Hunting
Hunting the Mole Harbor To Alexander trail is 2.42 miles one-way. This trail climbs 3/4 of the way from Mole Harbor through a spruce/hemlock forest with muskeg meadows and ends at Lake Alexander shelter. For hunting information, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.| Species | Marten, Red Squirrel, River Otter, Mink |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Game Bird/Waterfowl
Hunting access to both Mole Harbor and Lake Alexander, this trail is 2.42 miles one-way climbing 3/4 of the way from Mole Harbor through a spruce/hemlock forest with muskeg meadows and ends at Lake Alexander shelter. For hunting information, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
| Species | Grouse, Canada geese, scoters, long-tailed duck, Barrow's goldeneye, harlequin, and buffleheads along with mallards, scaups, and mergansers. |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Viewing Wildlife
Admiralty Island's combination of varied ecotypes, pristine habitat, and healthy wildlife populations provide extraordinary wildlife viewing along the 2.42 mile one-way Mole Harbor to Alexander trail that leads to Lake Alexander from Mole Harbor. This shelter is on the cross Admiralty canoe route.| Species | Whales can be heard, seals can be seen from Mole Harbor, Brown bear, Sitka blacktail deer, numerous bird species, mink, marten, river otter, red squirrel, pink salmon, western toad, rough skinned newt are among the list of creatures inhabiting the area. |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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