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Duncan Canal Route

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Forest Service Cabins

Put in/take out at Papke's Landing

Route

Put-in point: Papke's Landing

Length: 62 miles (100 km)

Tide-dependent: yes

Major crossings: 0

Route:

From Papke's Landing, 11 mi (18 km) S of Petersburg by road, S on Wrangell Narrows. Leave on ebb tide for favorable current. Wrangell Narrows has very strong currents that require tidal planning.
At Beecher Pass, head west toward Duncan Canal.
N up Duncan Canal.
Return down opposite coast of Duncan Canal and retrace route to Papke's Landing.

Castle Island group is wonderful area to explore, as is Salt Chuck at N of Duncan Canal. Forest Service cabins available for rent on the route; must be reserved in advance.

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USDA Forest Service - Tongass National Forest Accessibility Statement
Last Modified: May 11, 2006