Hiking

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…