Caines Head Trailhead — Attraction in Alaska

Getting to the trailhead is a little confusing, but if you go just past the private drive, take a right, then another right to the Lowell upper area, you should be able to find it. Great trail! We were short on time, so only hiked to the 2nd bridge. We went out on the beach as the sun was cresting the hills to the east. Wonderful view of the water, hills, trees, etc. Along the way, you are reminded that it is a rainforest. Lush greenery, lots of moss and mushrooms. Plenty of wet rocks and muddy roots along the way, but not too steep, and the trail is very...

After the first bridge, you want to go to the beach. But if you want to continue on the trail you have go to right after the bridge- no signage, thru the forest a little more then over another bridge and trail dumps you out to a rocky, beautiful beach where it seems you can walk forever. Just watch your tide schedule! Plenty of parking at trailhead- just also not good signage- 2 parking areas. Lower parking lot will get you to the trailhead by trekking up a trail to the upper parking lot. Restrooms at upper and lower...

Absolutely gorgeous - I highly recommend staying the night if you can. You have to time the tides correctly - we left 2 hours before low tide and it was a bit of a pinch toward the end. On our way back we left 3 hours before, and followed the tide out which made things much more slippery. You'll have to choose the lesser of two evils. The campgrounds at the end are great and have restrooms and picnic tables. There's tons to explore and plenty of wildlife. We did the trip in one day and also explored the Fort. I highly...