North Young To South Young Trail
The North Young To South Young trail is 1.0 mile long. This relatively flat trail through a spruce/hemlock forest next to Young Lake joins N. Young Lake Cabin with S. Young Lake Cabin. 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 |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Located in between N. and S. Young Lake cabins on the northern end of Admiralty Island. Young Lake is accessed by foot trail from Admiralty Cove or float plane. One-way flight time from Juneau is 15 minutes. Suggested USGS topo map: Juneau A-2Activities
Dispersed Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
This trail stays close to Young Lake which is usually ice free by mid May through early November for fishing. Shallow along edges of lake.Special Designations | For fishing information, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. |
Fishing Mode | shoreline, hip and chest waders |
Fish Species | Cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, few coho salmon (Sept.) |
Water Temperature | Ice covered for six months and fed by snowmelt and cold rain runoff, this lake remains cold |
Fishing Method | Lures: artificial lures - shiny spoons and spinners, and flies |
Water/Flow Level | Lake level will rise abruptly and cover shoreline beach during periods of heavy rainfall |
Day Hiking
The North Young To South Young hiking trail is 1.0 mile long. This is a relatively flat trail through a spruce/hemlock forest next to Young Lake joins N. Young Lake Cabin with S. Young Lake Cabin.Elevation desc | There is a 50 foot elevation change along the way. |
Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Big Game Hunting
The North Young To South Young trail is 1.0 mile long. This is a relatively flat trail through a spruce/hemlock forest next to Young Lake, joining N. Young Lake Cabin with S. Young Lake Cabin. For hunting information, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.Species | Brown Bear, Sitka Blacktail Deer |
Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Small Game Hunting
The North Young To South Young trail is 1.0 mile long. This is a relatively flat trail through a spruce/hemlock forest next to Young Lake, joining N. Young Lake Cabin with S. Young Lake Cabin. For hunting information, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.Species | Marten, Red Squirrel, River Otter, Mink |
Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Game Bird/Waterfowl
The North Young To South Young trail is 1.0 mile long. This is a relatively flat trail through a spruce/hemlock forest next to Young Lake, joining N. Young Lake Cabin with S. Young Lake Cabin. 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: | Moderate |
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Viewing Wildlife
Admiralty Island's combination of varied ecotypes, pristine habitat, and healthy wildlife populations provide extraordinary wildlife viewing opportunities. The North Young To South Young trail is 1.0 mile long. This is a relatively flat trail through a spruce/hemlock forest next to Young Lake, joining N. Young Lake Cabin with S. Young Lake Cabin. Look for bear sign and deer tracks along the way.Species | Brown bear, Sitka blacktail deer, numerous bird species, mink, marten, river otter, beaver, red squirrel, western toad, rough skinned newt are among the list of creatures inhabiting the area. |
Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Viewing Plants
Admiralty Island's varied pristine ecotypes provide extraordinary plant viewing. The North Young To South Young trail is 1.0 mile long. This is a relatively flat trail through a spruce/hemlock forest next to Young Lake, joining N. Young Lake Cabin with S. Young Lake Cabin.Species | Admiralty Island comprises one of the greatest remaining blocks of productive old-growth temperate rain forest in the world. Alpine, tidal marsh and muskeg meadows are some of the other plant communities. The temperate rainforest primarily consist of western and mountain hemlock, Sitka spruce, alder, yellow cedar and shore pine. Forest understory consists primarily of blueberry, huckleberry, salmonberry, thimbleberry, fern, mosses ,devils club, false azalea, mushrooms and dwarf dogwood. |
Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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