Hiking Areas Near Miller’s Landing

Miller’s Landing has some great hiking areas for you to explore. The Caine’s Head 5 Mile Coastal Trail was listed as one of the top ten hikes in Alaska and begins right next to Miller’s Landing.

Once at Caine’s Head there are more trails to explore. You can also take the water taxi to Caine’s Head and just explore the hike up to the top to see Fort McGilvary and then back down to the south beach there for beachcombing.

Tonsina Beach is a good hike (3 miles round trip). There is a big beach there for beachcombing and a salmon stream. The trail there also starts near Miller’s Landing. Many people go there to watch the salmon spawn in the streams. Some go there to get a limit of salmon in the salt water (salmon are protected in Alaska in the streams in our areas because it’s their spawning grounds). It is an easy place to get a limit of salmon!

Thumb’s Cove is across the bay. You have to take the Miller’s Landing water taxi to get there. There are miles of beaches to explore, a salmon stream, great salmon fishing for pinks and chum salmon, and good berry picking too (in season).

Guided Hikes with Millers Landing

Join our naturalists on hikes departing from Millers Landing.  Bring comfortable hiking cloths, food, and water for the walk.  Expect Alaska hiking over moderate terrain.  Note for the Caine's Head Coastal Hike bring a headlamp to explore Fort McGilvray. Dogs are welcome, but remember to have a leash on hand. Please call for group rates and daily special pricing. Foul weather gear and meals not provided.

 Tonsina Interpretive Walk (3 Miles Round Trip/ 3 Hours)

This hike leaves on foot from Millers Landing, and follows moderate hiking terrain through hemlock forests to a costal estuary.  Learn about wild edibles, tree identification, local birds, as well as Seward history.  During salmon season (July 15th - Aug. 20th) watch thousands of salmon gather inside Tonsina Creek.
Minimum number of people: 2
Times: Variable
Price: $45 per person 

Caine's Head Coastal Trail (6 Miles One Way Hike with water taxi/ 6 Hours)

Continuing from Tonsina Creek, hike what Backpacker Magazine has ranked one of the top ten costal hiking trails in North America.  This tide dependent walk follows the inter-tidal coastline to Caine's Head State Marine Park where you can explore Fort McGilvray.  Once the strategic command center during World War II, use your headlamp or flash light to explore the underground maze of passages and rooms.  Concluding our hike at the north beach of Caine's Head our water taxi will return us to Millers Landing.
Minimum number of people: 2
Times: Tide Dependant, check with Miller’s Landing
Price:  $89 per person

 Lost Lake Trail

The Lost Lake Trail: An excellent hike with beautiful scenery. Fish in the backcountry or camp near the trails near lost lake. In the winter the alpine area is an excellent place to ski, snowboard, or snowmobile.

Lowell Point State Recreational Area.

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