North Prince of Wales - FS 2000000

Trail Overview

North Prince of Whales Road (FS 2000000) can be accessed by North Island Road. This is one of the main travel routes to the north side of the Island and the detour route for Neck Lake Road to get to Whale Pass. This tree-lined, one-lane, nicer grade gravel road is a main travel road. Winding through forest and areas of muskeg, there is a pull over at about 6.6 miles for Beaver Falls Karst, which has an outhouse, map, information board, and boardwalk walking trails through the muskeg and passes by a clear cut towards the end of the road. Elevation gains from 186 to 741 feet. Trees line most of this scenic road, which connects to the tip of the Island if you continue left or heads to Whale Pass if you turn right on Twin Island Lake. There are a few places to pull over to allow a vehicle to pass. 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.

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Difficulty

This is a one-lane gravel road with potholes. There are some pull-off areas to allow passing vehicles.

Technical Rating

North Prince of Wales - FS 2000000 can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike