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Tongass Home » Recreation » Boating » Kayaking » Petersburg vicinity
Thomas Bay Route
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Forest Service Cabins
Route
Put-in point: Petersburg
Length: 60 miles (96 km)
Tide-dependent: yes
Major crossings: 2
Route:
- From Petersburg at high tide N along the coast of Kupreanof Island to the Sukoi Islets.
- Across Frederick Sound via the islets to mainland. Exposed to northwest wind.
- NW along Point Agassiz Peninsula to entrance of Thomas Bay. Very strong tidal currents and standing waves at entrance to Thomas Bay when tide is running.
- Along shoreline around Thomas Bay. Bay is fairly protected but can have strong cold wind blowing down Baird Glacier from N.
- From Thomas Bay, retrace route back to Petersburg.
Spurt Cove and Cascade Creek cabins available for rent on the route; must be reserved in advance. You can arrange a charter back to Petersburg or paddle back.
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USDA Forest Service - Tongass National Forest Accessibility Statement
Last Modified: May 11, 2006