Gavan Hill Trail
A hiking trail that starts straight from downtown and climbs through rainforest to a mountain summit, with the option to continue to Harbor Mountain.
The Gavan Hill Trail begins a few blocks north of downtown. It follows wooden boardwalks and steps through temperate rainforest, climbing about 5 km to the summit of Gavan Hill at roughly 750 metres. Several viewpoints along the way overlook the town and the bay. Fit hikers can continue along the ridge to Harbor Mountain, a total of about 10 km, and descend by the Harbor Mountain road. Some sections are steep and slippery, so wear non-slip footwear, carry bear spray and hike in a group.
Opening hours
All day (summer)
Nearby sights
- Russian Bishop's House
- Sitka History Museum
- St. Michael's Cathedral
- Sheldon Jackson Museum
- Russian Blockhouse & Russian Cemetery
- Sitka Sound Science Center
- Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi
- Castle Hill (Baranof Castle State Historic Site)