Institute Creek Trail
Tongass National Forest, Wrangell City and Borough, AK
Out-and-back trail in Tongass National Forest, Wrangell City and Borough, AK. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 5.4 mi (8.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,385 ft (422 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,706 ft (520 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter: Shoemaker Bay Overlook Shelter 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Institute Creek Trail
How long is Institute Creek Trail?
Institute Creek Trail is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,385 ft (422 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,706 ft (520 m).
How hard is Institute Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Institute Creek Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Institute Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Institute Creek Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (65% under trees).
What can you do on Institute Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses.
Is this a good week for Institute Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Mount Dewey Trail Wrangell City and Borough · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Pats Pit Road Tongass National Forest · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
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