Gavan Hill Trail

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[200 - 399] Gavan St
Sitka, AK 99835
http://sitkatrailworks.org

Gavan Hill Trail in Sitka, AK offers a challenging and rewarding hiking experience with stunning views of Sitka Sound, Baranof Island, and Mt. Edgecumbe. This moderate to difficult trail spans 6 miles one-way, featuring steep climbs, stairs, roots, rocks, and log steps, as well as boardwalk sections that can be slippery when wet or icy.

Accessible via Harbor Mountain Road, this trail is the only alpine area in southeastern Alaska that can be reached by road. With recent restoration and re-routing by the US Forest Service, the trail now offers a smoother tread and rock benches for picnic spots. Hikers can also explore the Gavan Hill Trail, which connects to the Harbor Mountain Trail and terminates in Sitka on Baranof Street.

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4.52 reviews
Finn E.
8/23/2023

fun trail. Even more fun in the winter with snow if you know what you're doing. not a beginner trail.

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Andrew H.
8/6/2017

Another delightful trail in Sitka! Like the others it's: 1) Insanely well-maintained: not rocky, lots of boardwalks. 2) Easy to access from downtown: the trail quite literally starts in town,...

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