Near Island: North End Trail

Date Hiked: 14 October 2023

Distance: 1.27 miles

Elevation: 166 ft

Difficulty: Easy

Features: Forested trail, room to explore, views of Kodiak City, rocky “sand” bar, beach

Description: The North End Trail was a very enjoyable walk, with many crisscrossing trails to explore around. The best part of the trail are the stretches between different little plots of land. It felt like we were island hopping. You can see what I mean clearly on the Strava screenshot below. Plenty of little wildlife to see, recently my friend found a sea slug, an octopus leg, and watched seals hunt fish. The trail was slick in some spots after recent rain. Certainly, a dog friendly trail as well. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a quiet walk to explore nature! The trail can take you for many more miles if you meander along the intersecting trails and to different areas of the north end.