Trails:
Katmai has nearly four million acres of wilderness, yet only two identified hiking trails. Dumpling Mountain trail starts at Brooks Camp and climbs one and one-half miles to the overlook, then continues another two and one-half miles to the summit.
The Ukak Falls trail begins at Three Forks cabin at the end of the Valley Road. It climbs 700 feet down to Ukak Falls at the edge of the Valley of 10,000 Smokes.
Katmai offers unlimited backcountry opportunities for those that are experienced and come prepared.
Roads:
There is no road access to Katmai National Park except from King Salmon. The dirt road from King Salmon goes to Lake Camp at the edge of the park. Lake Camp provides access to boats for Naknek Lake and Brooks Camp.
The only other road in Katmai is the road from Brooks Camp to the Valley of 10,000 Smokes. It is a 23-mile dirt road that makes three river crossings before reaching Three Forks cabin, offering a view of the Valley of 10,000 Smokes. Visitors can take advantage of the daily bus tour offered by the concession from Brooks Camp.
