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2.3 miles from the mooring buoy in Shoalwater Cove past Lower Winstanley Lake to the shelter (M22) at Winstanley Lake. This trail is rated moderately difficult. After the first mile, the trail crosses Winstanley Creek on a bridge built using traditional hand tools. Take a few minutes to observe the details in construction of this 65 foot bridge. The trail continues on past muskegs, beaver ponds, and old growth timber. The second crossing of Winstanley Creek must be accomplished by wading as the bridge has recently washd out. Panoramic views and excellent birding opportunities abound. A skiff is provided at the Winstanley Lake Shelter.


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Teaser This trail is rated moderately difficult. After the first mile, the trail crosses Winstanley Creek on a bridge built using traditional hand tools. Take a few minutes to observe the details in construction of this 65 foot bridge. The trail continues on past muskegs, beaver ponds, and old growth timber.
Hike Length Code 2.3 mile


AttributesInformation
Trails Number 70
Longest Run1 10560 feet
Longest Run2 3219 feet
Trail Rating Easiest : 17%;More Difficult : 42%;Most Difficult : 41%
Snowshoe Trails No
Half Pipe No
Base Elevation1 10600 feet
Base Elevation2 3231 feet
Summit Elevation1 13010 feet
Summit Elevation2 3965 feet
Vertical Drop2 735 feet


AttributesInformation
Phone1 907-225-3101
Phone2 907-228-6222
Email id mjjones@fs.fed.us
Topic Code Hiking
Address Federal Building
Address2 648 Mission Street
City Ketchikan
State AK
Zip 99901



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Places Distance(miles)
Blueberry Lake 0.0 Miles
Coghill River 0.0 Miles
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Eshamy Lagoon 0.0 Miles
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Main Bay 0.0 Miles
Placer Creek 0.0 Miles
Portage Creek 0.0 Miles
Portage Valley Ponds 0.0 Miles


Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
Cape Fox Lodge 89.950.1
Inn At Creek St And Ny Hotel 89.000.1
The Gilmore Hotel 115.000.1
Super 8 Ketchikan Ak 79.901.1
Best Western Landing Hotel 127.802.1
The Narrows Inn Restaurant And 116.273.4


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-05-26T17:04:32Z
Forecast at a Glance
Saturday (PM)
Rain
Rain
Lo 44°F
Hi 51°F
Sunday (PM)
Rain Likely
Rain Likely
Lo 44°F
Hi 51°F
Monday (PM)
Rain Likely
Rain Likely
Lo 44°F
Hi 54°F
Tuesday (PM)
Rain Likely
Rain Likely
Lo 45°F
Hi 55°F
Wednesday (PM)
Rain
Rain
Lo 45°F
Hi 55°F
Thursday (PM)
Rain Likely
Rain Likely
Lo 45°F
Hi 55°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Ketchikan International Airport, AK Overcast May 22 2011, 8:53 pm AKDT 51.0 F 69% 2.3 Miles Wind: 0
Wind Chill:
Annette Island, AK Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 8:53 pm AKDT 48.0 F 74% 21.1 Miles Wind: 0
Wind Chill:
Metlakatla Seaplane Base, AK Overcast May 22 2011, 8:56 pm AKDT 48.0 F 71% 21.5 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Hydaburg Seaplane Base, AK Overcast May 22 2011, 8:56 pm AKDT 48.0 F 66% 47.9 Miles Wind: 0
Wind Chill:

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