Is it possible to paddle from Juneau to Pack Creek?
Yes. For those seeking an unrivaled opportunity for solitude, the best way to Pack Creek is by kayak or canoe. A rail-mounted pushcart at Oliver Inlet lets you move personal gear and small watercraft between Seymour Canal and Stephens Passage. This route is more than 80 miles shorter than the water-only route around the southern tip of Admiralty Island’s Glass Peninsula. Allow at least six days for a roundtrip. Several companies in Juneau offer transportation to and from Oliver Inlet, further shortening the trip. Be sure to check the tide! Arriving at either end of the tram during low tide can mean a long walk across hundreds of acres of mud flats. The State of Alaska maintains a cabin at the southern terminus of the tram. Contact the Division of Parks at (907) 465-4563 for information on reserving this cabin (pdf). Kayaks are available for rent at Pack Creek from Alaska Discovery. Call (800) 586-1911 for more details. For more information on paddling to Pack Creek, contact Admiralty I
