Tongass National Forest

Juneau Ranger District

At over 3.5 million acres (1.4 million hectares), the Juneau Ranger District (see map) is the largest district in the entire Tongass National Forest. The landscape ranges from giant spruce forests to thundering tidewater glaciers. Juneau is the main community within the district, with Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus on the outskirts.

Situated on the upper Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, Juneau is almost 600 air miles (965 km) from Anchorage and 900 miles (1450 km) from Seattle. The current population of Juneau is roughly 31,000 year round residents. The average daily high temperature is 29°F (-2°C) in January and 64°F (18°C) in August. Rainfall in the district can range from 40 inches (100 cm) to 150 inches (380 cm) depending on your location, with downtown Juneau averaging 90 inches (230 cm) of rain a year.

World-class recreation is waiting for you across the district. Juneau's trail system is considered one of the best in Alaska. Public use cabins are located throughout the district and provide solitude as well as a starting point for other excursions. Excellent fishing, wildlife viewing, and other recreational opportunities are accessible from the Juneau road system as well as more remote locations. No stop in Juneau is complete without a stop at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.

You can get in and out of Juneau by air or boat. Daily jet service and smaller commuter planes provide service to Juneau and nearby communities. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry system connects Juneau with other Southeast Alaska towns. Several air charter companies can meet your transportation needs into the bush as well.

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