Mount Edgecumbe
A cone-shaped dormant volcano on Kruzof Island across Sitka Sound, resembling Mount Fuji, and a signature backdrop to the city.
Mount Edgecumbe rises to about 976 metres on Kruzof Island, roughly 25 km west of Sitka. Its perfect conical crater brings Mount Fuji to mind, and it can be seen from Castle Hill, O'Connell Bridge and other spots. For a closer look, you can charter a boat to the island in summer and hike the roughly 11 km forest trail to the summit. The round trip takes a full day and may require camping on the island. Alternatively, take a sightseeing flight to view the crater from above. Anyone going ashore should be experienced in wilderness travel and bear safety.
Opening hours
Summer; reached by chartered boat
Nearby sights
- Saint Lazaria Island
- Halibut Point State Recreation Site
- Starrigavan Recreation Area & Old Sitka
- John O'Connell Bridge
- Totem Square & Sitka Pioneers' Home
- Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi
- Russian Blockhouse & Russian Cemetery
- Castle Hill (Baranof Castle State Historic Site)