Kachemak Bay State Park
TRAILS
Warning, Flooding. Currently the flooded area at mile 2 is passable. Water can be up to shin deep. This can change as rain events occur. There is a new flagged route around the deeper channels. At the log bridge located up stream from where the existing trail meets the flooded area, follow the orange flags and cleared path, off to the left along the deposited gravel going up stream, crossing a few channels. The route will reunite with the existing trail at the pile of bridge material on the other side. China Poot Lake Cabin is not in the flooded area. State Parks is working on new bridges by 2027.
China Poot Lake Trail (2.6 mi/4.1 km)
Rating: Moderate (short, steep climbs)
Hiking Time: 1.5 hours
Elevation Gain: 500 ft.
Trailhead Access: Marine Access: Halibut Cove Lagoon (protected anchorage, with mooring buoys and public dock)
Camping: Developed campsites at Halibut Cove Lagoon Trailhead, and at China Poot Lake Campsite (popular) Outhouse.
Water Availability: At trailhead; several small streams along trail; China Poot Lake; Moose Valley Creek
Trail Description: This popular trail gently climbs through the forest and over a low ridge, passing two small lakes where common loons are common and blueberries are plentiful (August). The trail meanders through cottonwoods and ends at the China Poot Lake Campsite and inlet stream. Great camping or picnic site, great departure point for the Poot Peak or Wosnesenski areas.