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Memorial Beach Picnic Site
The Memorial Beach Site was named to honor twelve individuals who perished in a plane crash in Sumner Strait . A memorial at the beach commemorates their lives. A 1,000-foot trail leads through an impressive grove of old growth trees to the beach and three dispersed camping and picnic sites. Special Features: Memorial Beach offers some of the most exquisite views of Sumner Strait , Kupreanof Island, Kuiu Island and on clear days the higher peaks of the mainland. Visitors also get to walk through a stand of old growth spruce on their way to the beach. Often whales, sea lions or seals swim by Memorial Beach, and birds of all kinds may be seen migrating over Sumner Straight.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Light |
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| Closest Towns: | Point Baker, Whale Pass |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: You can access Memorial Beach from Forest Road 20 toward Port Protection. Turn right onto Forest Road 20860 and travel approximately 3 miles to Memorial Beach. USGS Map: Petersburg B-5.Activities
Tidepooling
Memorial Beach offers some of the most exquisite views of Sumner Strait , Kupreanof Island, Kuiu Island and on clear days the higher peaks of the mainland. Explore small tide pools on this long rocky beach to find mussels, clams, starfish, crab, jellyfish, and anemones. Visitors also get to walk through a stand of old growth spruce on their way to the beach. Often whales, sea lions or seals swim by Memorial Beach, and birds of all kinds may be seen migrating over Sumner Straight.Dispersed Camping
Camp in hardened sites along Memorial Beach with amazing views. No reservation or fee required. Use campfire rings for all fires. Respect other users at site. One outhouse available.Viewing Scenery
Memorial Beach offers some of the most exquisite views of Sumner Strait , Kupreanof Island, Kuiu Island and on clear days the higher peaks of the mainland. From the parking area a 1,000-foot trail leads through an impressive grove of old growth trees to the beach.| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Picnicking
Three picnic/camping sites offer exquisite views of Sumner Strait , Kupreanof Island, Kuiu Island and on clear days the higher peaks of the mainland. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Outhouse provided at trailhead 1,000 feet from site. No reservation or fee needed, first-come, first-served.| No. of Sites | 3 |
| Reservation Info | None |
| Fire Information | Yes, in fire rings |
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