AK, USA · 6,180 residents

SOUTH LAKES

Good: solid options nearby, with a few sports standing out.

★ In-depth guideArchangel Valley Sport and Traditional Climbing, AKAlaska climbing in a sub-arctic valley — granite walls where the season is short and the reward is real
What's close

KNOWN FOR

The named spots closest to town for each of its best sports, with the distance from the town centre.

Climbing52
Skiing46
  • Skeetawk18 km
  • Edmonds Lake Cross Country Ski Trails18 km
  • Beach Lake Nordic Ski Trails27 km
  • Arctic Valley Ski Area40 km
  • Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails55 km
How South Lakes gets to 55

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Four categories add up to the score. How the score works

ActivitiesGood
  • Best activityGood
  • Second activityGood
  • Third activitySome
  • VarietySome
  • Out the doorSome
Wild landExcellent
  • Public landExcellent
BasecampExcellent
  • Places to stayExcellent
  • CampingExcellent
  • FoodExcellent
  • KidsExcellent
  • Rainy-day backupsExcellent
  • Outfitters and rentalsExcellent
  • Fuel and groceriesExcellent
Adventure townGood
  • Visitor lodging per residentStrong
  • Outdoor businessesGood
Where they are

SOUTH LAKES AND ITS TOP SPOTS

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