Gavan Hill Trailhead
- Summary:
- With a trailhead close to town, and access to excellent views from above the treeline, Gavan Hill is one of the more popular trails in Sitka. It is well known locally for the abundance of steps that were put in place to help control trail erosion.
- Seasons: All
- In winter the snow can be quite deep along the trail, especially above the treeline.
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderately Difficult
- Elevation Change: None to Significant
- Route Finding: Easy
- Trail Condition: Good
- Getting There:
- This trail is close to downtown. Follow Baranof Street up past Market Center and the Presbyterian Church to where it ends at a cemetery. The trailhead has a small parking lot near the cemetery.
- Things to See
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- Muskeg habitat along the early part of the trail.
- Excellent views from Gavan Ridge.
- Destinations
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Destination Distance (one way/round trip)
Time (one way/round trip)Muskeg Viewpoint .05 miles/.1 miles
2-5 minutes/5-10 minutesOverlook 1.5 miles/3 miles
35 minutes-1.5 hours/1.5-3 hoursGavan Ridge 2 miles/4 miles
45 minutes-2 hours/2-4 hoursSummit 3.5 miles/7 miles
1.5-3 hours/3-6 hoursHarbor-Gavan Shelter 3.75 miles/7.5 miles
2-4 hours/4-8 hoursHarbor Mountain Parking Lot 6.25 miles
4-8 hours - Connecting Trails
- Harbor Mountain Trail
- Sitka Cross Trail
© Matt Goff
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