Lutak Road
A drive along Lutak Road is offers great viewing of Lutak Inlet with numerous road-side pull-off locations suitable for birdwatching. Along this road, birders have observed: Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Surf Scoter, Common Loon, Marbled Murrelet, Harlequin Duck, and Pigeon Guillemot. A lucky birder might find a Boreal Owl. The estuary where the river meets the inlet is a particularly great spot to look for birds.
Directions:
From the Haines Ferry Terminal, Lutak Road travels 5 miles to Chilkoot State Recreation Area. There are numerous road-side pull-offs along Lutak Road which provide great views of Lutak Inlet.
Birding Resources:
- eBird Hotspot: Haines--Lutak Road
Species Checklist:
Amenities
| Restrooms | No |
| Water | No |
| Platform | No |
| Fee | No |
| Parking | Yes (roadside) |
| Trails | No |
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