Sitka Alaska Trail Hiking Guide
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Sitka Alaska Trail Hiking Guide:
Sitka, Alaska offers a lot of wonderful hiking trails throughout the Tongass National Forest with great wildlife viewing oppurtunities.
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Sitka Alaska Trail Hiking Guide:
Beaver Lake Indian River Starrigavan & Muskeg Trail
Gaven Hill Mosquito Cove Starrigavan Trail
Halibut Point State Rec Site Mount Edgecumbe Thimbleberry Lake Trail
Harbor Mountain and Gavin Hill Mount Verstovia  
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Trail Name Length Rating Description
Beaver Lake 0.8 miles
40 minutes one-way
Moderate Popular trail well suited to family outings. Views of nearby rugged mountains, wildlife and muskeg. More
Gaven Hill 3 miles
3-4 hours one-way
Moderate Access to alpine country for exploring and camping. Connects to Harbor Mountain Trail More
Halibut Point State Rec Site 0.5 mile
30 miles one-way
Easy Oceanfront park; 3 picnic shelter, easy access to beach, wildlife and restroom facilities.
Harbor Mountain and Gavin Hill 1 miles
30 minutes one way
Moderate At the summit, excellent views of Sitka Sound, Baranof Island, Kruzof Island, Mt Edgecumbe and more peaks. Eagles and deer can be seen frequently along the trail when above tree line as well as bear below tree line. More
Heart Lake 1.0 mile 30 minutes one way. Easy Trail head 4 miles southeast of town, on Sawmill Creek Road. Nice view of Heart Lake. Bears often frequent the area of the trail. More
Indian River 5.5 miles
4 hours one-way
Moderate Relaxing walk through northwest coast rainforest with views of the Sisters Mountain, wildlife and more. More
Mosquito Cove 1.5 miles
1 hour loop
Moderate The North Loop from Starrigavan Campground follows the beach & forest fringe to Mosquito Cove and loops back through forested hillside.
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Mount Edgecumbe 13.4 miles
All Day
Difficult Accessible only by boat. to strenuous hike to the summit of the extinct volcano with several steep climbs. Elevation gain is 3,000 feet from the trail head to the top. Spectacular views from the top and impressive crater of the volcano. Wildflowers, deer, eagles and brown bears in the lower part.
Mount Verstovia 2.5 miles
3 hours one-way
Difficult

Lower hill slope was logged by Russians in 1860. Great view of surrounding area from the top. More

Sitka National Historical Park 1.5 miles
1 hour one-way
Easy Commemorates the site of the Battle of Sitka between the Tlingits Indians and the Russians in 1804. Tradional and historic totem poles line the trails throughout the park. More
Starrigavan Forest & Muskeg Trail 1 mile
30 minutes one-way
Easy Upper Starrigavan Valley View with signs and displays to help you learn about the forest and muskeg environment. More
Starrigavan Trail 500 feet
10 minutes one-way
Easy Boardwalk provides access for viewing spawning salmon and water fowl. ADA
Thimbleberry Lake Trail .25 mile
15 minutes one-way
Easy Fishing for trout is fair at this lake. A wonderful walk through the Alaska wilderness. ADA More
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