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United States
Alaska
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Ketchikan

Salmon Ladder / Salmon Stairs – Creek Street loop from Creek Street

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Alaska
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Ketchikan

Salmon Ladder / Salmon Stairs – Creek Street loop from Creek Street

Moderate

5.0

(1139)

11,153

hikers

Salmon Ladder / Salmon Stairs – Creek Street loop from Creek Street

02:16

8.50km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

211 m

Married Man's Trail

Highlight • Trail

Not too long ago, Creek Street was a red light district and this "Married Man's Trail" served as a quick escape route for men who didn't want to be caught …

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2

396 m

Salmon Ladder / Salmon Stairs

Highlight • Structure

A salmon ladder is essentially an artificial waterfall, created to help fish travel farther upstream in a waterway that no longer has its natural contours. The salmon are most plentiful …

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3

675 m

Cape Fox Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

The Cape Fox Lodge is one of the finest hotels in Ketchikan, owned by one of the local Alaska Native corporations. Even if you're not staying there, take a moment …

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4

1.33 km

Totem Heritage Center

Highlight • Historical Site

5

2.70 km

Whale Park

Highlight • Structure

Green park in the middle of the city with totem poles and whale sculptures.

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6

2.76 km

St. John's Episcopal Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful wooden church in Mission Street.

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7

7.98 km

Thundering Wings

Highlight • Monument

8

8.45 km

Creek Street

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic street, with its lovingly designed houses, was once the red light district of this city. Today, Creek Street, with its flair and many shops, is very popular with tourists.

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8.50 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

3.23 km

1.56 km

156 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

2.75 km

1.59 km

396 m

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Friday 8 May

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7°C

97 %

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