Tongass National Forest
204 Siginaka Way, Sitka, AK 99835
16,700,000 acres · 700 miles of trails
Hike the trails of Tongass National Forest in Sitka, the largest U.S. forest at 16.7 million acres. Shade, water, parking, and off-leash voice-control on routes like Indian River welcome dogs. Explore 700+ miles covering Southeast Alaska.
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- Park
- Tongass National Forest
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
- Coordinates
- 57.0531, -135.3306
- Size
- 16,700,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 700
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- High-energy dogs, Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.2 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
America's largest national forest (16.7M acres) covering most of SE Alaska. 700+ mi of trails — Indian River (Sitka), Deer Mountain (Ketchikan), Ward Creek. Voice-control allowed on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Off-leash
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