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December 19, 2011

Petersburg Mountain Trail – The Outdoor Women

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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…

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December 11, 2011

Harbor Mountain Ridge Trail – The Outdoor Women

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Length (one way): 2 milesOne Way Trip Time: 2 hoursTrail Begins: End of Harbor Mountain Road.Trail Ends: Where the trail joins Gavan Hill Trail, at a peak with elevation of…

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December 11, 2011

Hiking – Sitka Trails – The Outdoor Women

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Beaver Lake Trail. . . Good vistas while walking through wetlands, muskegs and stunted forests. Fishing.Gavan Hill Trail. . . . . Good access to alpine country for exploring and…

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December 11, 2011

Gavan Hill Trail – The Outdoor Women

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Length (one way): 3 milesOne Way Trip Time: 3 to 4 hoursTrail Begins: Baranof Street, in north Sitka.Trail Ends: Gavan Hill Summit, elevation 2505 feet.Trail Rating: Moderate. Rebuilt in 1993.…

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December 11, 2011

Mount Verstovia Trail – The Outdoor Women

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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…

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December 11, 2011

Hiking – Wrangell Trails – The Outdoor Women

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Aaron Creek TrailLength 4 miles, located on mainland 22 miles SE of town by boat, in Berg Bay. Anan Creek TrailLength 1 mile, located on mainland 31 miles south of…

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December 11, 2011

Indian River Trail – The Outdoor Women

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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.…

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December 11, 2011

Harbor Mountain Shelter Trail – The Outdoor Women

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Length: (one way) 0.1 mileOne Way Trip Time: 5 minutesTrail Begins: Harbor Mountain Road, near top.Trail Ends: Harbor Mountain picnic area.Trail Rating: Easy. Short, planked trail.Recommended Season: All yearUSGS Maps:…

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December 11, 2011

Beaver Lake Trail – The Outdoor Women

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Length (one way): 0.8 mileOne Way Trip Time: 40 minutesTrail Begins: Sawmill Creek Recreation Area.Trail Ends: Beaver LakeRecommended Season: All yearUSGS Maps: Sitka A-4Elevation Gain: 250 feet Trail Rating: Moderate.…

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December 3, 2011

Hiking – Skagway Trails – The Outdoor Women

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Chilkoot TrailLength 33 miles, total elevation gain 3680 feet, begin at mile 8 of Dyea Rd. Denver GlacierLength 3.5 miles, total elevation gain 1200 feet, begin at milepost 6 on…