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Chilkat State Park is a 9,837 acre playground with trails, campgrounds, and an information center. The contact/information centers offers incredible views of Chilkat Inlet, Rainbow, and Davidson glaciers. The center also has wildlife spotting scopes so you can spot the inlet wildlife, such as seals, porpoises, and whales. Visitors have even been able to spy on bears and mountain goats on the other side of the inlet.
Location: The public facility area is in a mixed forest of evergreens and deciduous trees on the Chilkat Inlet. Picturesque mountain and inlet scenery is common along the trails, with possible wildlife viewing opportunities as well.
Recreation: There are three trails in the park. Seduction Pint Trail is an easy hike from the campground area that follows the coast, winding back and forth between the woods and the beach. This trail is 7 miles long one way, and offers great scenery sights and wildlife viewing opportunities. Battery Point Trail is another easy trail in the north section of the park at the end of Beach Road, which starts in the forest and emerges onto the beach. The trail is approximately 2 miles on way. For those ready for a challenge, there is the Mount Riley Trail. This trail has quite a bit of vertical rise to it, but the reward is a sensational view of the entire area. Mt. Riley trailhead is located at approximately 3 mile Mud Bay Road, or a trail junction off the Battery Point Trail. The boat launch provides access to the inlet and the run of king salmon in early June.
Fire - Campers are asked to use camp stoves and build fires in the fire pits or grills provided. Hikers - Travel with at least one companion. Leave word with someone where you are going and when to expect you back. Wind, wetness, and exhaustion add up to hypothermia. Be prepared to combat exposure by carrying rain gear, extra food and clothes, even when you don't expect to need them. Bears - Bear frequent park areas and are attracted by food odors. Clean fish in the river and keep food in your vehicle - never in the tent. A clean campsite is a good precaution. When hiking make noise to alert bears of your presence. Fishing - With the onset of fishing season, fishermen should inform themselves of Alaska State fishing regulations. Sport Fishing is not allowed within 300 feet of a fish weir. Snagging - hooking a fish other than in the mouth, is not allowed in fresh water. See the Dept. of Fish and Game web site for more information on fishing regulations.