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Fish Train Trail
Activity:
Hiking, biking, winter-use
Intrinsic Quality:
Historic
Summary:
This is a rails-to-trails project that converted a segment of the Yakutat Southern Railroad to a recreation trail. The trail is usable year round and is also open to cycling and ATVs. The historic Yakutat Southern Railroad was also known as the Fish Train and carried fish from a cannery on the Situk River to the shipping dock in Yakutat. Access to the trail is from either the town end near the school or at the opposite end near the airport. The original locomotive for the Fish Train is located at the town end of the trail along with interpretive information. Bears frequent this trail and trapping is allowed between the months of November through April.
Length:
2.5 miles one-way
Elevation:
Less than 100 foot elevation gain. This trail is not designated as an ADA trail; however, it can be used by a wide array of users.
Difficulty:
Level. This trail is in bear habitat.
Starting Point:
The trailhead at the town end of the trail is at the Yakutat School at the intersection of Yakutat Road and Forest Highway #10 (Dangerous River Road). The trail is located across Forest Highway #10. The other end of the trail is accessed from Colorado Road off Airport Road near the airport. The trail is within walking distance from the Yakutat terminal of the Alaska Marine Highway.
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