Wukuklook Boardwalk
The Wukuklook Boardwalk travels by patches of old-growth forest to access the beach and the mouth of the adjacent river. Goshawks can occasionally be observed in the forested areas near this site. The trail goes through deeper, wooded areas with some clearings and ends at the river mouth and beach area.
Use caution and bear safety in this area, particularly when salmon are in the river as it is an important feeding area for bears. This is a very remote and less visited area of Chichagof Island and is a two-hour drive from Hoonah.
Directions:
From Hoonah take the Garteeni Highway/Airport Road 3.4 miles past the airport to where the road transitions to Kennel Creek Road. Turn left at the junction with Whitestone Harbor Road (Forest Service Road 8530) and drive 25 miles to the Wukuklook Beach Trailhead. Be sure to take the right turn at mile 10.8 to stay on Forest Road 8530. There is a roadside pull-off on the south end of False Bay.
Trail Information:
Birding Resources:
- eBird Hotspot: None
Bird Species Checklist:
Amenities
| Restrooms | No |
| Water | No |
| Platform | No |
| Fee | No |
| Parking | Roadside |
| Trails | Yes |
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