Trail Overview
Canyon Spur Road (FS 3030200) can be accessed by Coffman Cove Loop. This one-lane gravel road winds its way up to a nice plateau starting around 431 feet elevation, it quickly climbs to 1666 feet and overlooks the lake, Ocean, and Eagle Creek Road with Epic views. The road starts with brush and new saplings growing into the trail and then opens up to an old clear-cut area with views, muskeg meadows, and then back to trees lining the road. This road ends at a nice flat area with a small turnaround at the tank berm right before the top. This is an amazing view of the trail, hills, valleys, lakes, and ocean. It is high up, and there isn’t much for wind protection, so be aware of the elements and high winds. The road up connects to Coffman Cove Loop and is across from Eagle Creek Road. There are tree-lined areas and open muskeg, clear-cut areas, and areas with drop-offs between sections of overgrowth. This road is narrow and does have some pullover areas for passing vehicles. There is an old rock pit along the road, and the road is made with larger loose rock in the gravel road. As you travel this scenic hilly road, you can see Sitka spruce, Western Hemlock, Red cedar, Yellow cedar, poplar, and birch, as well as lichen, moss, ferns, dense old growth forests, and muskeg in this temperate rainforest. There is wildlife in this area. Be safety-minded for Black bears, changing weather conditions, and sudden changes to the road due to rain and landslides. Always plan your trip with basic survival items and local wildlife safety in mind incase you get stuck between roads during a road washout or landslide. There are limited resources here for clearing roads. It is advisable to have a contact and some form of tracker so that your contact can make sure you are on plan and not stuck somewhere. Prince of Wales has Black Bear, Sitka black-tailed deer, Alexander Archipelago Wolves, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Mink, Marten, Beaver, Ermine, and Flying Squirrels, along with a variety of Marine life and Sea Birds. Salmon, Trout, and Steelhead run in the rivers and creeks here. Weather plays a part in the level of difficulty, as this is in a rainforest, and a lot of these roads go through areas of muskeg/wetlands and hills. There are great views of tree-lined winding roads, hills, peaks, and creeks. Tall grass, ferns, a variety of trees, lichens, moss, and muskeg intermingle with a forest full of ferns and skunk cabbage in this scenic landscape. Warnings: Keep on the road and watch hillsides for landslides, watch for falling or downed trees, be cautious of water over the roadway. Watch for signs of road deterioration or washouts due to heavy rainfall. No cell service noted. Check weather conditions and be prepared for rain, fog with low visibility, and lower temperatures. It is a rainforest. Suggested best time of year: June - October.
