Ward Lake Recreation Area
Ward Lake
A rainforest lake north of the city, with a flat, easy 2 km loop trail past moss-draped giant trees and salmon streams.
Ward Lake lies within the Tongass National Forest, about 11 km north of the city. The 2 km loop trail is flat, winding through hemlock and spruce forests draped in moss, with wooden bridges, wetlands and streams along the way. Salmon run in late summer. Trails to Pearl Lake and others, as well as camping sites, are nearby. It is free, and it suits visitors who want to experience Alaska's temperate rainforest without a hard climb. It can be combined with Totem Bight State Historical Park.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Potlatch Totem Park
- Totem Bight State Historical Park
- Downtown Ketchikan Waterfront
- Tongass Historical Museum
- Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
- Creek Street
- Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
- Dolly's House Museum