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Harvey Lake Trail
This trail is a pleasant day hike to or from Harvey Lake and the Forest Service cabin there.Length (one way): 0.5 mile Rating: Easiest USGS Map: Petersburg C-4
Portage Mountain Loop Trail
Most of this primitive trail lies within the Petersburg Creek – Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness. The trail begins at Petersburg Lake and circles Portage Mountain to the Salt Chuck East Cabin.Length (one way): 10.2 miles Rating: More Difficult USGS Map: Petersburg D-4
Petersburg Mountain Trail
This challenging trail leads to spectacular views from Narrows Peak at the summit of Petersburg Mountain.Length (one way): 3.5 miles Rating: Most Difficult USGS Map: Petersburg D-3
Petersburg Lake Trail
This trail follows Petersburg Creek from the Kupreanof state dock to the recreation cabin at Petersburg Lake. The lake, cabin, and much of the trail are in the Petersburg Creek – Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness.Length (one way): 10.5 miles from Kupreanof State Dock to Petersburg Lake or 6.5 miles from high tide trailhead to lake. [...]
Kah Sheets Lake Trail
This boardwalk trail provides access to Kah Sheets Lake and the Kah Sheets Lake Cabin from Kah Sheets Bay.Length (one way): 2.5 miles Rating: Easiest USGS Map: Petersburg C-4
Colp Lake Trail
This primitive trail follows Fivemile Creek to Colp Lake.Length (one way): 2.5 miles Rating: More Difficult USGS Maps: Petersburg D-3 and D-4
Mount Verstovia Trail
Length (one way): 2.5 miles One Way Trip Time: 3 hours Trail Begins: 2 miles east of Sitka on Sawmill Creek Road. Trail Ends: Summit of Mt. Verstovia. (See below for names. ) Trail Rating: Difficult. Steep trail with many switchbacks. Tread in poor condition. Wet and muddy. Difficult to find trailhead due to brush. [...]
Indian River Trail
Length (one way): 5.5 miles One Way Trip Time: 4 hours Trail Begins: Pumphouse and dam at end of Indian River Road. Trail Ends: Base of Indian River Falls. Trail Rating: Easy. Climbs gradually. Easy to find, clear, in good condition. Some muddy spots. Bears may be present. Recommended Season: All year USGS Maps: Sitka [...]
Gavan Hill Trail
Length (one way): 3 miles One Way Trip Time: 3 to 4 hours Trail Begins: Baranof Street, in north Sitka. Trail Ends: Gavan Hill Summit, elevation 2505 feet. Trail Rating: Moderate. Rebuilt in 1993. Steep uphill climb. Bears may be present. Recommended Season: Spring-Summer-Fall USGS Maps: Sitka A-4 Elevation Gain: 2,500 feet Access: The trail [...]
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