Waterfall
Canoe Point Falls
A 130-foot waterfall at the end of the Canoe Point Trail in Trocadero Bay.
0.0 mi
Trail
Canoe Point Trail
Quarter-mile boat-access trail in Trocadero Bay to a 130-foot waterfall.
Tongass National Forest · USFS
- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Route type
- Out and back
- Access modes
- Boat · Floatplane
BoatFloatplane
From the Canoe Point picnic site in Trocadero Bay, reached only by boat, kayak or floatplane, a quarter-mile trail follows a creek through old growth to a 130-foot waterfall. Spawning salmon fill the creek in summer and fall, and black bears may show up. Watch the tide when you beach a boat.
Location
Hiking · Kayaking · Wildlife viewing
Sources
- Hydaburg, AlaskaPrince of Wales Island Chamber of Commerce · Accessed 2026-11-05
- Canoe Point Picnic SiteUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-05
Last updated 2026-11-05
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