Public Meeting Announcement: Sitka Trail Works, in partnership with the City and Borough of Sitka, is planning Phase 6 improvements to the Sitka Cross Trail system. A public meeting to receive comment on the project will be held on November 29th at Centennial Hall, Sitka from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Detailed maps and information about […]
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Features Located west of the Sitka airport runway, Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park provides a unique opportunity for visitors to discover Sitka’s WWII history. Although there is no land access to the park, a short boat ride or kayak is worth the effort. Visitors to the park can explore numerous WWII features including ammunition
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ACCESS This logging road system begins at Mud Bay, which is on the east coast of Kruzof Island and about 13 miles NW of Sitka by boat. Iris Meadows Road begins on the north shore of the Bay, west of the cleared area. Most Kruzof Island logging roads are open to off-road vehicles (≤50 inches
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ACCESS The trailhead is located about 10 miles southeast of Sitka at the southwest end of Silver Bay. Access by sea taxi, boat, or float plane. SPECIAL FEATURES There is good fishing in the Salmon Lake area and the head of Silver Bay. A recreation cabin is located on Salmon Lake about 1.75 miles from
Other Sources http://www.alaska.org/detail/lake-eva-hanus-bay-trail https://www.recreation.gov/camping/lake-eva-cabin/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71862 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=79026&actid=50
ACCESS Remotely located, approximately 1.5 hours by boat, north of Sitka on Kruzof Island. The trail begins on the side end of Kalinin Bay. Look for a trailhead sign on the west shore at the head of the estuary. SPECIAL FEATURES The beach in Sea Lion Cove is known locally as a good backpacking and
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ACCESS The trailhead is about 50 yards from Fred’s Creek cabin on the southeastern shore of Kruzof Island, about 10 miles west of Sitka. Accessible by boat, roughly half an hour skiff ride from Sitka. Sea Taxis can be hired for drop off and pickup. Overnight accommodations available at the Fred’s Creek cabin if reserved
FEATURES Dogs must be on leash on the Forest Service section of this trail. A hiker could combine this with several other pleasant trails in the area including the Forest and Muskeg and the Estuary Life Trails. Don’t forget your camera. This is a scenic little trail. Large trees, tide-pooling at Mosquito Cove, intimate little
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ACCESS The “trailhead” for this non-maintained trail is 3.25 miles from the Green Lake Road gate at Herring Cove. The public can park right before the Green Lake Road gate, at a small pullout. The Green Lake Road is open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Vehicle access is limited to the City Electric Department and NSRAA
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ACCESS The trails are located about 6.5 miles north of Sitka on Halibut Point Road, and about 0.25 miles north of the Ferry Terminal. You can access trailheads at the Starrigavan Boat Launch parking area and the Starrigavan Campground parking area. The two short trails connect via Nelson Logging Road near Starrigavan Creek and Halibut
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This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of trails! When you donate to Sitka Trail Works, you support getting kids outside, trail construction and maintenance, bringing community together on trails, and so much more.
