Tutka Backdoor (AK)
The route begins at the Taylor Bay trailhead and follow the Tutka Backdoor Trail, Tutka Falls Trail, and Tutka Lagoon Trail to finish at Jakolof Bay. Total distance is 50k+, with around 9,000 feet of elevation gain spread across four major climbs. This is a run for those who want an epic experience. There is one major river crossing and three minor ones, as well as several creeks to cross, and a tidal lagoon to skirt. Parts of the route are marked only by cairns, and the trail is both steep and rugged.