South Prince Of Wales Wilderness

South Prince of Wales Wilderness encompasses nearly 87,000 acres of remote, federally protected backcountry in southeast Alaska. This is primitive terrain managed by the Forest Service where motorized travel, mechanized equipment, and roads are prohibited—a true Leave No Trace wilderness requiring self-sufficiency and respect for the land.

The area offers hiking and backpacking for those seeking genuine solitude and untrammeled landscape. Access is by water or air; there are no trailheads accessible by road. Visitors must be prepared for Alaska's coastal climate, tidal considerations, and rugged terrain. The wilderness season is brief and weather-dependent, typically summer and early fall. This is not a place for casual day-trippers; it demands serious planning, navigation skill, and a commitment to wilderness ethics.