Climbing and Caving
Rocks, ice, and mountains are an iconic part of the Tongass landscape and present adventurous opportunities for climbing and mountaineering. Many mountains in Southeast Alaska do not have trails and should not be undertaken lightly. Be prepared and carry maps and compass/GPS when traveling in remote locations.
Caving
Caving Areas
- Craig RD
- El Cap Cave Interpretive Site
Mountain Climbing
Mountain Climbing Areas
- Ketchikan - Misty RD
- Deer Mountain Shelter Site
- Deer Mountain Trailhead
- Deer Mt - John Mountain Spur Trail
- Deer Mt - Mahoney Mt Spur Trail
- Petersburg RD
- Swan Lake Cabin
Search for Climbing and Caving Opportunities
Craig RD
Site Open
Craig RD
El Cap Cave Interpretive Site
Site Closed
El Capitan Cave is the longest mapped cave in Alaska. Cavers mapped over two miles of passage from the main entrance. The only way to see this magnificent cave is during the summer months, when…