Ohmer Creek Trail
Ohmer Creek Trail begins at a small parking area off the Mitkof Highway at approximately milepost 22. This gravel trail follows the creek and crosses Woodpecker Cove Road (#6280) near its junction with the highway, leading through old growth spruce and hemlock forest to a floating bridge over a beaver pond and on through a muskeg before connecting with the Snake Ridge Road. A loop can be made by walking back to the parking area via the roads. The varied habitats can provide a wide array of bird species typical of Mitkof Island. As of 2019, the entire trail has been resurfaced with gravel; however, the bridge has been damaged by beaver and is in need of repair. The bridge remains crossable unless the water level is high. A Forest Service campground is located just south of the trailhead providing primitive camping.
Directions:
Ohmer Creek Trail is located approximately 20 miles south of Petersburg off the Mitkof Highway.
Trail Information:
Birding Resources:
- eBird Hotspot: None
Bird Species Checklist:
Other Resources:
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