Trail Overview
East Luck Lake Road starts where Eagle Creek (FS 3030100) ends and can be accessed by Coffman Cove Loop. This one-lane gravel road winds its way up to a nice plateau starting at 144 feet elevation, it quickly climbs to 1829 feet and overlooks the lake and the Ocean with Epic views. There appear to be two possible camping spots at the top with fire pits. 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 an ATV/Motorcycle spur road, and there are tree-lined areas and open areas with a drop-off. Verify your pullover spots, as this road has steep sections with muskeg areas on both sides and drop-offs in other areas. There are pull-over areas for passing vehicles. There is an old rock pit area along the road, and there are larger loose rocks in the gravel road. Eagles and Ravens were seen at the top. 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, and dense old-growth forests and flowers 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, in case you get stuck in-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. This road connects to other recreational roads and is not a main road for travel. 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, and creeks. Tall grass, ferns, a variety of trees, lichens, moss, muskeg, forest, and flowers can be seen, as well as scenic landscapes. Warnings: Keep on the road and watch hillsides for landslides, watch for falling or down trees, and 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.
