Baranof Cross-Island Trail, Protected hiking trail in Alaska, United States.
The Baranof Cross-Island Trail extends 29 miles across Baranof Island, connecting northern and southern sections through coastal and mountain environments.
First established by indigenous Tlingit populations, the trail has served as a vital transportation route across Baranof Island since pre-colonial times.
The trail crosses territories where Tlingit communities maintain traditional practices of hunting, fishing, and resource gathering throughout the seasons.
Hikers require three to four days to complete the route, with the only marked section running from Medvejie to Camp Lake at 1,600 feet elevation.
The path includes an elevation gain of 6,500 feet, and local athlete Steve Reifenstuhl set a record by completing the entire trail in seven and a half hours.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 57.05360,-134.97900
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:36
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