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Recreation Opportunities

A bicycle and gear sit on a shoreline with a sunset in the background.
Bicycling on the Tongass offers picturesque rides from sea to mountain tops, easy to strenuous, on paved roads, dirt roads, and boardwalks! 
A hiker stands next to an icy rock area.
Rocks, ice, and mountains are an iconic part of the Tongass landscape and present adventurous opportunities for climbing and mountaineering. Many…
A hiker pauses on a flowery hillside to view the sunset over the mountains.
Explore your Forest! With over 700 miles of trails, hiking is the perfect way to experience the wonders of the Tongass. There are trails for every…
A hunter and his dog look out over the frozen landscape.
Southeast Alaska provides some of the best fishing and hunting experiences in the world. With its abundance of water, the Tongass National Forest…
A boat offloads a person on an ATV.
Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) RidingPrefer the fast track? Designated Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails (open to OHVs 50” or less in width) provide…
A rocky beach is exposed as the tide recedes.
With stunning examples of geology in the forefront, Tongass is a great place to explore rocks, beaches and dunes!
Several people do hands on activities in a shallow stream.
The Tongass offers many unique opportunities to be in nature and learn about the many diverse ecosystems and activities the forest has to offer.…
Canoes docked in Misty Fiords.
The islands and mainland create 11,000 miles of saltwater shoreline where regal mountains rise from tidewater to overlook a mostly undeveloped and…
A cross country skier and dog move along frozen shores.
Love a fun outdoor wintery activity? We've got you covered!Use the bottom search bar to choose from the following activities to find a site: Ice…