Harbor Mountain
One of the few mountains in southeastern Alaska that you can drive up. A ridge trail overlooks Sitka Sound and its islands.
The road up Harbor Mountain is one of the few in southeastern Alaska that reaches alpine terrain. It winds about 9 km up to a parking area at roughly 600 metres, and from there a ridge trail leads to viewpoints over Sitka Sound, scattered islands and Mount Edgecumbe. In late summer, the slopes are covered with wildflowers. The trail can connect to the Gavan Hill Trail for a walk back to town. The road is gravel and is generally open from July to September, closed during snow season. Bears may be present on the mountain, so hike in a group.
Opening hours
Road open in summer
Nearby sights
- Gavan Hill Trail
- Indian River Trail
- Russian Bishop's House
- Sheldon Jackson Museum
- Alaska Raptor Center
- St. Michael's Cathedral
- Russian Blockhouse & Russian Cemetery
- Sitka History Museum