Tonsina Creek Climbing

Access Tonsina Creek from the Caines Head trail which starts at the Lowell Point State Recreation Area near Miller's Landing just out of town of Seward. Take the Caines Head trail through the trees, down some switchbacks and to a metal bridge. Cross this bridge and make a right hand turn. Follow the trail over a small wooden bridge and to a large broken bridge over Tonsina Creek. This crossing is the appropriate access into Tonsina Creek. Total distance to Tonsina Creek from the parking lot is about 1.5 miles.

The climbs in this area require an additional 1.5 miles on approach from the broken bridge. Depending on the conditions of the river, access can be easy to difficult. If the river is frozen and covered in snow, snow shoes or skis are recommended to improve your approach time.