Public-use cabin
Eight Fathom Cabin
Accessible saltwater cabin on Port Frederick, a short hop from Hoonah.
6.7 mi
Hot spring
Neka Hot Springs
Remote soaking tub at the end of a 0.2-mile boardwalk on Chichagof Island, reached via Eight Fathom Dock.
Tongass National Forest · USFS
- Development
- Primitive
- Access modes
- Boat · Floatplane · Road · Hike · Bike
- Hike distance
- 0.2 mi
BoatFloatplaneRoadHikeBike
An accessible 0.2-mile boardwalk near milepost 9 on Forest Road 8580 crosses a muskeg to the hot tub. From Hoonah, travel 16 miles southwest by floatplane or boat through Port Frederick to Eight Fathom Dock, then hike, bike, ski or drive the single-lane road about nine miles to the trailhead. Two vault toilets; no potable water. Brown bears commonly use the area.
Location
Hiking · Hot springs · Biking
Sources
- Neka Hot Springs Swimming SiteUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-08
Last updated 2026-11-09
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Lodge
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Lodge
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