Silvia Avoguadra

To reach the trailhead drive 27 km (17 mi) south of Haines Junction on the Haines Road and then take the road leading to Kathleen Lake day-use area.  The trail begins at the Cottonwood trailhead - you can take the trail behind the wooden cabin in the day use area from the lake shore which will take you to the main trail to Cottonwood / King's Throne. The first 2 km are quite flat and are shared...

Carcross is a great starting point from where to reach Nares Mountain hike. This track is accessed by car from the the Tagish Road.  From Carcross head north and turn right onto the Tagish Road #8. Drive 2km and turn right into the Choutla Subdivision road. Carry on this road for 1.3km until you meet a dead end. The subdivision road carries on to the left (making a loop back to the Tagish Road...

Parking is clearly marked and visible from the Haines Highway, 7 km south of Haines Junction.  This trail is reasonably easy and although it does not reach any summit, it offers great views of the surrounding mountain ranges and Haines Junction. When you reach the highest point of the trail you can continue up through the sub-alpine to alpine areas and the mountain slopes, going off trail. This...