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Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Ketchikan

Creek Street – Salmon Ladder / Salmon Stairs loop from Ketchikan

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Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Alaska

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Ketchikan

Creek Street – Salmon Ladder / Salmon Stairs loop from Ketchikan

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3.4

(21)

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Creek Street – Salmon Ladder / Salmon Stairs loop from Ketchikan

01:47

6.80km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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1.78 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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1.93 km

Married Man's Trail

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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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2.12 km

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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2.40 km

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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3.92 km

Whale Park

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

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4.20 km

The Rock

Highlight • Monument

The sculpture shows how the first city in Alaska was created. The shows 6 figures (including a miner and a bush pilot) and on the top of the rock a native of the Tlingit (Chief Johnson).

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4.21 km