Photo copyright Jude Newkirk
With no bears on Unalaska Island and few mosquitoes, the island is a hiker's paradise. There are many trails of varying difficulty
that are not far from the center of town. Several are listed on our free map.
Hikers are advised to bring layers of clothing to be prepared by the unpredictable and rapidly changing Aleutian weather.
It is also highly recommended that hikers tell someone their plans and when they expect to return.
Please note: Much of the land on Unalaska, Amaknak and Sedanka Islands is privately owned by the Ounalashka Corportation and a recreational use permit is required. This can be purchased at the OC office at 400 Salmon Way. Additional trail information and maps are also available at the OC office. Their phone number is 581-1276, website www.ounalashka.com
Aleutian Adventures, the tourism company of the the Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association, offers a variety of adventurous and educational mountain, shoreline and wildlife tours. They serve many communities including Unalaska and Nikolski.
Shayla Shaisnikoff is the Ecotourism Coordinator. www.aleutianadventures.com
that are not far from the center of town. Several are listed on our free map.
Hikers are advised to bring layers of clothing to be prepared by the unpredictable and rapidly changing Aleutian weather.
It is also highly recommended that hikers tell someone their plans and when they expect to return.
Please note: Much of the land on Unalaska, Amaknak and Sedanka Islands is privately owned by the Ounalashka Corportation and a recreational use permit is required. This can be purchased at the OC office at 400 Salmon Way. Additional trail information and maps are also available at the OC office. Their phone number is 581-1276, website www.ounalashka.com
Aleutian Adventures, the tourism company of the the Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association, offers a variety of adventurous and educational mountain, shoreline and wildlife tours. They serve many communities including Unalaska and Nikolski.
Shayla Shaisnikoff is the Ecotourism Coordinator. www.aleutianadventures.com
Bottom photo: View from Mt Newhall. Photo courtesy of Rick Knecht.
Winter hike in an often dream-like landscape, photo by Katherine McGlashan