• Duration: 30 minutes–2 hours
    Difficulty: Easy
    Best For: Art, local culture, leisurely exploration

    Cruise through the heart of Haines, where harbor views, local artistry, and small-town charm come together. Explore museums, browse local shops, and discover the character that makes Haines unique. This route is perfect for riders looking to move at their own pace and enjoy the town's creative spirit.

    Highlights

    • Locally crafted arts, food, and beverages

    • Historic Fort Seward

    • Harbor views

    • Made in Alaska commerce

    Key Notes

    • Great option for shorter rides

    • Plenty of places to stop and explore

    • Close to the cruise ship dock

  • Duration: 1–2 Hours
    Difficulty: Easy
    Best For: Beachcombing, wildlife viewing, coastal scenery

    Ride through Fort Seward and over the hill to Mud Bay Beach, where expansive tidal flats, ocean views, and mountain backdrops create one of Haines' most unique landscapes. This near-to-town route invites you to slow down, explore the beach, and take in the ever-changing scenery shaped by the tides.

    Highlights

    • Bird and wildlife viewing

    • Beachcombing opportunities

    Key Notes

    • Best explored around low tide

    • Bring layers for changing coastal weather

    • Incredible afternoon sun exposure

  • Duration: 1–2 Hours
    Difficulty: Easy
    Best For: Scenic viewpoints, photography, coastal exploration

    Description

    The opposite side of town, Battery Point Trailhead offers locals and visitors alike a create-your-own trail walk. Find yourself where rain forest, coastline, and mountain views converge. This route leads to a smooth stone beach where you’ll see Kelgaya Point, Kelgaya Bay, and maybe even whales! Battery Point is accessible further into the trees. This trail offers sweeping vistas of Lynn Canal and the surrounding peaks along the way- whether you stop short at Kelgaya, or continue on to the Point.

    Highlights

    • Lynn Canal views

    • Coastal forest

    • Photography opportunities

    • Mountain panoramas

    Key Notes

    • Unpaved walking trail

    • Bring comfortable footwear if exploring beyond the parking area

    • Brief decent onto the beach

    • Great option for sunrise or evening light

  • Duration: 2–4 hours
    Difficulty: Easy
    Best For: Wildlife, mountain scenery, photography

    The Chilkoot Lake lies at the end of one of Haines' most scenic roads, where you’ll wind around the Chilkoot Inlet framed by rugged peaks. Along the way, watch for salmon moving upstream in season, the bears that will be watching too, and eagles soaring overhead! Several pullouts allow the opportunity to scout for sea lions and other marine life. This ride offers a peaceful pace and countless reasons to stop and bask in the beauty around every bend.

    Key Notes

    • Review bear safety and etiquette

    • Watch for wildlife on the roadway

    • Layers recommended as weather can change quickly

    • Follow signs in the Recreation Area

    • The bike lane narrows after the Ferry Terminal (about 5 miles/halfway to the Corridor)

  • Duration: 1–3 hours
    Difficulty: Easy
    Best For: Wildlife viewing, photography, open landscapes

    Follow the river into one of the most remarkable wildlife havens in Southeast Alaska. Wide-open views, braided river channels, and seasonal gatherings of bald eagles make this route a favorite among photographers and nature lovers. The ride offers a sense of space and solitude that captures the spirit of the Last Frontier.

    Highlights

    • Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve

    • Wildlife viewing

    • Mountain panoramas

    • Photography opportunities

    Key Notes

    • Binoculars recommended

    • Dress for changing weather

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