About this campground
The Carlanna Lake trail is 1.1 miles long. From the parking area, the trail begins behind a locked gate and follows an old gravel road for ¼ mile up to the Carlanna Lake Dam. From the dam, a wide gravel trail begins off to the right (south side) of the lake. The trail continues for 1 mile to the main creek inlet where you will find a bridge marking the end of the developed trail. From here the trail turns into Minerva Mtn. Trail. While there are some trail markers, a large section of Minerva Mtn. Trail is primitive and is only recommended for experienced hikers with route-finding skills.
Getting there
To access the trailhead and parking area, turn up Carlanna Lake Rd. from Tongass Ave at the street light. From Carlanna Lake Rd. turn left on Baranof Ave and continue straight for approximately 5 blocks. From the end of Baranof Ave., turn right on Canyon Rd. and continue to the dead-end where you will see a locked rust-red gate. Parking is on the left and the trail begins up the gravel road behind the gate.
Activities
- HIKING
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