Lakina
A Kodak moment... photo-tag from a ridge accessible via the Lakina landing strip of from Kuskulana Pass.
The public-use cabin at the Lakina landing strip offers shelter from winter elements and a wonderful jumping-off point to explore the amazing back-drop.
*Lakina River: An impressively rushing river in itself, the Lakina offers hiking and stunning views of one of the areas most prominent buttresses, 10,000 ft. Castle Peak. With a public-use cabin along the river the hike up the Lakina River to the Lakina Glacier will not disappoint you and its views will astound you. Day-hiking opportunities offer exploration of the surrounding woods, the river bed or the nearby bluffs. Be on the lookout for moose, Dall sheep and other wildlife. This area offers a number of challenging extended trips with astounding views of some of the park’s most dramatic peaks to destinations such as Kuskulana Pass, Hidden Creek, Mill Creek and beyond. If you are interested in a more challenging trip please ask at our office for more information. 10 to 30 or more miles.