Top 4 Lakes around Skagway
Looking to visit the best lakes around Skagway? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Skagway’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: June 27, 2026
Upper Dewey Lake
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There is also a public use cabin nearby — the Upper Dewey Lake Cabin — which must be reserved in advance, for a fee, from the Skagway Recreation Center. skagwayrecreation.org/outdoor-recreationupper-lake-cabin
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Smuggler's Cove
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Lower Dewey Lake
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Lower Dewey Lake Loop — East Side
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Lower Dewey Lake Loop
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If you're looking for a challenging trail run in the Skagway area, this is it. Even hiking here is a challenge, with steep inclines that may sometimes drop you out of a running pace and are virtually guaranteed to give you calves of steel.
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This trail run isn't for the weak of ankle. But it can be great fun if you enjoy the challenge of variety underfoot, ranging from plank bridges to rocks, tree roots, and even occasional solid dirt footpath.
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Smuggler's Cove is a peaceful, grassy waypoint along the water. Depending on where you're coming from, as it can be accessed both from Dyea Road and from a small parking area at the Skagway Airport.
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Smuggler's Cove is a peaceful, grassy end to this trail — or a start to it, depending on where you're coming from, as it can be accessed both from Dyea Road and from a small parking area at the Skagway Airport.
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Your reward for the challenging hike up until this point is an idyllic blue-green lake, with the rich coloring that only glacier-fed waters can provide. There is also a public use cabin nearby — the Upper Dewey Lake Cabin — which must be reserved in advance, for a fee, from the Skagway Recreation Center. https://skagwayrecreation.org/outdoor-recreationupper-lake-cabin/
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The trail along the east side of Lower Dewey Lake is considerably rougher than the trail along the west side, but still a pleasant walk if you have good balance and appropriate footwear.
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Lower Dewey Lake is a beautiful destination in its own right, or you can continue hiking south toward Sturgill's Landing. If you continue all the way around the lake, be aware that the trail on the east side of the lake is rougher than the trail on the west side of the lake.
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