Mount Verstovia
The iconic peak east of Sitka. A trail climbs straight up from the roadside, and from the summit you can see the city, the bay and the volcano.
Mount Verstovia rises to about 1,000 metres and is the mountain backdrop to the east of Sitka. The trailhead lies beside a road by Sawmill Creek on the east side of town. About 4 km of climbing brings you to the 'Little Verstovia' viewpoint at roughly 760 metres, with views of the whole town, the islands of Sitka Sound and Mount Edgecumbe. The trail continues to the main summit. It is steep, with considerable elevation gain, and a round trip takes 4–6 hours. The trail gets muddy after rain, so keep an eye on the weather and bear activity.
Opening hours
All day (summer)
Nearby sights
- Fortress of the Bear
- Indian River Trail
- Alaska Raptor Center
- Sitka National Historical Park
- Sheldon Jackson Museum
- Sitka Sound Science Center
- Gavan Hill Trail
- Russian Bishop's House