Safety Information

Bear Safety and Site Restrictions

Close encounters with bears using the Anan Trail are not infrequent from June 15 to September 15. Good trail behavior suggestions include:

• Talk or make noise along the trail to alert bears of your presence.
• Stay in tight groups.
• Do NOT approach the bears.

Due to bear activity from June 15 to September 15 annually, the following restrictions apply:

• Areas off the Anan Trail and beyond the immediate vicinity of the Anan Bay Cabin are closed to foot traffic.
• No food, including beverages other than water, is allowed on the trail or at the Wildlife Observatory.
• No dogs are allowed at Anan.
• No camping outside the Anan Bay Cabin.
• Fishing from the shore is allowed at the Anan trailhead only. All other off-trail areas accessing water are closed during this time.