Biking, Hiking, and Golf

Visitors can easily spend a day exploring the Nature Conservancy’s Forelands Preserve, the beach, the dock and the back roads of Gustavus. Imagine walking the beach at tide line for many miles, crossing low-tide rivers and following the curve of Icy Strait. Gustavus also has trails that lead to river banks, upstream fishing holes, Lake Gustavus and the wild beach at the end of the runway at the airport. Many local accommodations provide bikes. The flat and open terrain and asphalt surface make for pleasant biking. The longest trip, to Bartlett Cove, is under an hour, and other areas around town are just around the corner! Whether you hike or ride a bike, you will see many shore birds at the Gustavus Dock, the beach, the small boat harbor and the Salmon River, which runs through town near the City Park. Also, amateur and professional photographers alike can’t resist shooting memorable photos with wildflowers in the foreground and mountains just beyond. Golfers from other states go “green” with envy when they see the Mount Fairweather Golf Course, where the fee is $15 for nine holes. Natural obstacles on the unusual course may include routine sightings of moose, bears, foxes, coyotes and assorted birds.

Please visit the Nature Conservancy for more information of visit our Gustavus maps page.