The trail begins on left side of gravel beach at Kayak Beach Campsite (an area once used as a rock quarry). It follows an old road now densely inhabited by alders, then begins climbing through an old growth Sitka Spruce forest. Mile 1.4 offers an excellent view of Sadie Knob. Huge spruce trees dot the narrow ridge and the roar of hidden waterfalls below can be heard. At mile 1.6, a creek rushing along the trail offers a good water source (before climbing to alpine areas). Climbing on through sub-alpine alders and meadows to mile 2.9, an alpine knob (1745 feet) offers an excellent destination for a half-day hike.
Trail Access: Marine Access; North access at Kayak Beach Campsite (exposed site); a short connector trail offers alternative anchorage on Sadie Cove side of point); South access at South Grace Trailhead with good anchorage (across Tutka Bay from Sea Star Cove Public Use Cabin). Allowable Uses: Hiking Distance: 8.9 miles one way Elevation Gain: 3100 feet Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult (long climbs) Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
