Month: December 2011

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…

This challenging trail leads to spectacular views from Narrows Peak at the summit of Petersburg Mountain.Length (one way): 3.5 milesRating: Most DifficultUSGS Map: Petersburg D-3 Access: The Petersburg Mountain 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…

Kah Sheets Lake Trail Hooter and Castle River Trails Colp Lake Trail Petersburg Lake Trail Petersburg Mountain Trail Portage Mountain Loop Trail Harvey 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 milesRating: EasiestUSGS Map: Petersburg C-4 Access: You can…

The Hooter Trail leads from the Castle Flats Cabin to the Castle River Cabin. The Castle River Trail continues upstream from the Castle River Cabin to the boat tie-up. The…

This trail is a pleasant day hike to or from Harvey Lake and the Forest Service cabin there.Length (one way): 0.5 mileRating: EasiestUSGS Map: Petersburg C-4 Access: You can reach…

This primitive trail follows Fivemile Creek to Colp Lake.Length (one way): 2.5 milesRating: More DifficultUSGS Maps: Petersburg D-3 and D-4 Access: You can reach the trailhead via boat or floatplane…

Length (one way): 2.5 milesOne Way Trip Time: 3 hoursTrail Begins: 2 miles east of Sitka on Sawmill Creek Road.Trail Ends: Summit of Mt. Verstovia. (See below for names. )Trail…

Length (one way): 5.5 milesOne Way Trip Time: 4 hoursTrail Begins: Pumphouse and dam at end of Indian River Road.Trail Ends: Base of Indian River Falls.Trail Rating: Easy. Climbs gradually.…