The town of Ketchikan has numerous resources and amenities to accommodate visitors as supporting tourism is a significant aspect of the local economy. Ketchikan is easy to explore on foot and has transit options available for visitors including a bus system.

Two good areas to explore include the waterfront and Ketchikan Creek. These two sites provide a good mix of habitats and are easily explored by foot on existing trails and walking paths. The waterfront will yield a good diversity of waterfowl, seabirds, and shorebirds. Common waterfront sightings include Marbled Murrelet, Common Murre, Pelagic Cormorant, and Common and Barrow’s Goldeneye, as well as the Pacific and Common Loon among many other species.

Directions:

Fly, ferry, or cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska, and then travel downtown on public transportation or by vehicle.

Trail Information:

• See Married Man’s Trail and Schoenbar Trail on pages 18 and 19 of the Ketchikan Trail Guide (PDF) 
• See Waterfront Promenade on pages 20 and 21 of the Ketchikan Trail Guide (PDF) 

Birding Resources:

• eBird Hotspot: Ketchikan (town)  
• Juneau Audubon Society: Ketchikan Checklist

Bird Species Checklist:

• Ketchikan checklist

Other Resources:

• Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Ketchikan and Downtown Ketchikan 
• US Forest Service: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center at 50 Main Street