The town of Ketchikan is a large town by Alaska standards, with over 8,000 people, the town has numerous resources and amenities to support visitors and 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 while in town 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, 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 to down-town on public transportation or by vehicle.

Trail Information:

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