Hiking

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…

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 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…

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…

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

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…

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.…

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…

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.…