Point Bridget State Park

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Juneau Wilderness — 2,850-acre coastal park north of Juneau — meadows, old-growth forest, and whale-watching from shore along Lynn Canal

Point Bridget State Park protects 2,850 acres of pristine coastal wilderness north of Juneau along Lynn Canal — the deepest and longest fjord in North America. The park offers some of the best shore-based whale watching in Southeast Alaska — humpback whales feed in Lynn Canal from May through September. Old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock forests, alpine meadows, and a historic cowboy cabin create a diverse landscape accessible by 7 miles of trails from the Glacier Highway. Lynn Canal is 90 miles long and 2,000 feet deep — the deepest fjord in North America!

Visitor Information

About Point Bridget

Point Bridget State Park north of Juneau encompasses 2,850 acres of diverse coastal terrain — from old-growth rainforest to alpine meadows and rocky coastline on Lynn Canal. The park offers some of the finest accessible hiking near Alaska’s capital city, with trails through forests of massive Sitka spruce and views of the Chilkat Mountains. Humpback whales and Steller sea lions are visible from the rocky points.

Things to Do

Hiking on 7+ miles of trails (Pt. Bridget Trail, Cedar Lake Trail), whale watching from shore, fishing, camping in three-sided shelters, berry picking, cross-country skiing in winter, and wildlife viewing. One of Juneau’s best accessible day hikes.

Insider Tips

Juneau’s trail gem: Point Bridget offers 8+ miles of trails through rainforest, meadows, and coastal scenery — one of the best hiking destinations near Alaska’s capital. Pro tip: The Camping Cove cabin is one of the most popular public-use cabins in Southeast Alaska — book months ahead. Whale watching: Humpback whales feed in Lynn Canal (visible from the point) from May through September.

Best Time to Visit

June-August: Best hiking weather and whale watching. May: Wildflower bloom in the meadows. Fall: Berry picking (salmonberries, blueberries, huckleberries). Winter: Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on maintained trails.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Point Bridget?

Drive 39 miles north of Juneau on Glacier Highway. The trailhead is well-marked. Juneau itself is only accessible by plane or ferry — no roads connect Alaska’s capital to the rest of the state.

Is there a public cabin?

Yes — the Camping Cove cabin (sleeps 6) is bookable through Alaska State Parks. The Blue Mussel cabin is also in the park. Both require advance reservation.