Dewey Lakes Trail
Short day to overnight hikes to a series of mountain lakes above Skagway. There are two Dewey Lakes, and they are very different places. Lower Dewey Lake lies in the trees 500 feet above downtown Skagway, and the hike is easy if a bit steep. Upper Dewey Lake, in a subalpine basin at 3,097 feet elevation, is a long, very steep haul up the mountain slope above the lower lake. Devil’s Punch Bowl is an icy lake in an alpine cirque a little less than a mile above and south of Upper Dewey Lake. Special features: Lakes, alpine country, and a trail shelter at Upper Dewey Lake.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Skagway |
| Length | 7.2 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 3,600 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderately Strenuous |
| Season | Mid-June to mid-September |
| Trailhead Elevation | 0 ft |
| Top Elevation | 3,600 ft |
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