KETCHIKAN HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Under the Canopy: Rainforest Hike through Ketchikan’s 500‑Year‑Old Giants
A three‑hour Rainforest Eco Hiking Tour that leads two miles into Settlers Cove to stand beneath 100‑foot trees and ancient giants nourished by a salmon creek — this guide distills what to expect and where the trail goes.
Under the Canopy: Rainforest Hike through Ketchikan’s 500‑Year‑Old Giants.
Hike through a lush mountain valley on one of the northernmost temperate rainforests on Earth, where a salmon‑fed creek threads the trail and 100‑foot canopies open onto stands of trees that have lived five centuries and more.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ancient Giants
Stand beneath towering 100‑foot trees and encounter specimens the guide describes as 500+ years old — living history rooted along the creek that feeds this forest.
Settlers Cove Trail — Two Miles In
The trail at Settlers Cove runs roughly two miles through a mountain valley, tracing a salmon creek as it threads the rainforest canopy.
Salmon Creek and Canopy
The creek that feeds these trees is a central part of the landscape here — a living artery that helps sustain the forest and ties each step on the trail to the area’s ecology.
What the day feels like
On the Trail
Over about three hours the group moves along a two‑mile trail through a mountain valley, under a closed canopy of 100‑foot trees, pausing to view ancient specimens and the salmon creek that has long sustained this rainforest.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided outing is scheduled for 3 hours.
Meet at 210 Front Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901.
The hike covers about 2 miles through a mountain valley under a forest canopy alongside a salmon creek.
Specific gear guidance is not provided in this dataset; check in advance with the operator Take A Hike for recommendations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Rainforest Eco Hiking Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
Where is the meeting point?
The group meets at 210 Front Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901.
How far is the hike?
The hike is about 2 miles along the Settlers Cove trail.
What will we see on the hike?
Expect a mountain valley rainforest, 100‑foot tree canopies, trees described as 500+ years old, and a salmon‑fed creek integral to the ecosystem.
Is the tour appropriate for children and older participants?
The tour is advertised as suitable for 'All Ages,' indicating it is intended for a broad age range.