Drive or walk up Pillar Mountain and other Kodiak Island, AK Things to Do Tips

view from Pillar Mtn

There is a road that goes to the top of Pillar Mountain. It is situated right behind the town of Kodiak. It is a great drive but only go on a clear day if you want to see anything! As we quite often have low clouds that will block out any view that you might have. It can also be a nice place for a leisurely walk if you're in decent shape. You could also walk down the backside of the mountain. The trail connects on to the main road and from there you can walk back to town. Round trip Aprox 4-6 hours!

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Things To Do: Termination Point Hike

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Written by herzog63

on May 4, 2003

North Sister Mountain

You will have to drive to the end of the road on the Monashka Bay road. You will know that it is the end of the road as there isn't any more road! The trail head is about 11.5 miles from downtown Kodiak. The hike isn't that hard to do and it's a very enjoyable hike through spruce forests.

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Directions: This picture is taken about 4 minutes into the hike.

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Things To Do: The trail

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Written by herzog63

on May 4, 2003

Termination Hike

The hike can be done several ways. The way we did it was taking the coastal route until we arrived at Termination Point and then we took the interior route back to the trail head. We haven't had rain in a while so the hike was quite dry. But if there has been alot of recent rain it would definately be a wet hike in places. Here in the picture you can see Vt member Kaloz with my son and Duke the dog.

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Things To Do: The Rolling Hills on the way to Termination Point

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Written by herzog63

on May 4, 2003

Kaloz enjoying the hike

There are gentle rolling hills pretty much the whole way. Nothing very strenuous though if you are of fair health you shouldn't have to many problems on this hike.

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Things To Do: There aren't any markers

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Written by herzog63

on May 4, 2003

Kaloz

There aren't any markers on the trail and there are a few parts of the trail that extend off the main trail but if you follow the most heavy beaten path you won't have any troubles. Or you could carry a GPS. There are maps of the local hikes available from either the local Audobon Society with also sponsors hikes each weekend all through the summer for a small donation. or you could get a map at the visitor center.

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Things To Do: Destination...Termination Point

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Written by herzog63

on May 4, 2003

Family photo

This is a family shot at Termination Point. It was overcast but wasn't raining so it was a great day. Monasahka Mountain is in the background. Thanks to Kaloz for snapping the picture for us.

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Things To Do: Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters

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Written by herzog63

on Jun 20, 2003

Kodiak Island Wildlife Refuge

Headquarters

You can watch videos and get some great information that you might need for entering into the refuge. The building itself is in a nice setting. Most people that visit always ask about the Bears! The spots on the photo were rain drops on my lense as the day I chose to go was quite rainy.

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Phone: (907)487-2600
Address: 1390 Buskin River Road Kodiak Alaska 99615
Directions: Take the turnoff at mile 4 of the Chiniak Highway and it's about 200 yards down the road from the turnoff.
Website: http://www.r7.fws.gov/nwr/kodiak/kodnwr.html
Other Contact: kodiak@fws.gov

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Things To Do: Bear Display at the refuge Headquarters

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Written by herzog63

on Jun 20, 2003

Bear Cub