Across 17 million acres of land, the Tongass National Forest provides a rare combination of glaciers, lakes, islands, fjords, waterfalls, mountains and beautiful rain forests. Its lush vegetation consists of western hemlock, western red cedar and sitka spruce that tower over a carpet of green moss. The U.S. Forest Service has created an amazing network of trails, campgrounds, wilderness cabins and education centers so you can enjoy this pristine natural asset and its wildlife. An excellent choice is the 3.5 mile West Glacier Trail beginning at Skater’s Cabin Road.
