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Boardwalk on Beaver Lake Trail near Sitka

Trail

Beaver Lake Trail

Forest-and-lake loop from Sawmill Creek Campground.

Reference 68

Tongass National Forest · USFS

Elevation gain
250 ft
Route type
Loop
Access modes
Road · Hike
RoadHike

Start inside Sawmill Creek Campground off Blue Lake Road. Switchbacks climb about 250 feet through hemlock, spruce and yellow cedar before the trail circles Beaver Lake. Herring Cove Trail joins the southwest side of the loop. Check the seasonal Blue Lake Road vehicle gate when planning access.

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Last updated 2026-11-09