What island is Tenakee Springs Alaska?
Chichagof Island
Located on Chichagof Island, Tenakee Springs is a small town with Tlingit roots that is well known for its hot mineral springs. Served by the Alaska Marine Highway System, the community is home to about 140 people, but expands in the summer with seasonal residents.
How do you get to Tenakee Hot Springs?
The State Ferry provides passenger transportation only, since there is no vehicle landing facilities or local roads in Tenakee. The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) provides ferry service to Tenakee from Juneau on the ferry M/V LeConte. The AMHS reservation call center can be reached at 800-642-0066.
Is Manley Hot Springs Open?
Gravel except for the first 28 miles, it is open year-round, but if you are driving it during the winter months, check with the Department of Transportation in Fairbanks, (907) 456-7623 for road conditions. Wind and snow can close the pass over Eureka Dome (2,393 ft. elevation).
Who owns Manley Hotsprings?
This business, operated by Frank and Dian Gurtler can be reached by calling 672-3271. Though there are no accommodations in Manley Hot Springs, travelers may be able to find lodging in the Roadhouse, but call ahead for reservations. The Manley Roadhouse, built in 1906, is one of Alaska’s oldest original roadhouses.
How long is the hike to Tolovana Hot Springs?
10.1-mile
Advance planning is required and guiding services are not inexpensive and reservations must be secured for the guide(s). Primary access is by the 10.1-mile year-round trail suitable for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, and snow machining.
Where is Tolovana Hot Springs?
Delorme Alaska
The springs are located approximately 45 air miles northwest of Fairbanks on the southeast slope of Tolovana Hot Springs Dome (see USGS Livengood B-4 topographic map, Delorme Alaska Atlas page 124, or see map. Tolovana Hot Springs can be reached by trail or by plane.