Bear viewing at Traitors Cover end of August

[Ed]

We are booked with Island Wings to fly to Traitors Cover mid August out of Ketchikan and was wondering how close you will get to see the bears? Will a point and shot camera with a zoom lense be sufficient enough to get some good pictures. Not that I want to go out and invest in a new camera with telephoto lenses etc. For those that have been what are your thoughts?

 

Thanks

[bearbait]

You're on a viewing platform just above the creek. Your camera should be fine. It's a short walk from the parking area to the platform but we have seen bears on the trail and around the platform.

[Budget Queen]

I too have been there a few times. I've seen bears up in the trees too. :)

 

The platform, as mentioned, is right next to the river, so you have the opportunity for some nice photos. More important- know all the details of your camera, especially any manual settings. It's a shaded darker area.

 

You may also want to make sure you have managed all your bathroom issues before you leave. The outhouse is pretty bad at the trailhead. :)