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Weekend HikesFun Treks Led by Volunteer Board Members

2023 Summer Hikes & Events Schedule

Book Off-Island Hikes Below - Tickets cover transport and volunteer hike leaders

Hike Policy:  Please be aware of each trail’s difficulty and your physical abilities; we reserve the right to turn around any guest. All hikers must sign a liability waiver. Minors 17 & under must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian and be accompanied by an adult.  Well-behaved dogs are welcome on road system hikes but must be leashed where required and also upon request of the hike leader.   Neither dogs nor firearms are permitted on off-island hikes.   Please read additional policies & full hike information listed on our Square store when booking any ticketed hikes. 

Email hikes@sitkatrailworks.org with any questions!

Date

Hike Info (round trip distance)

Meeting Spot

Donations / Ticket

June 3-4 
Saturday – Sunday

Trail Master Training
12 Hour Course

Keet Gooshi Heen MPR
9:00 AM

Registration closed

June 10 – Saturday

Kaasda Héen (Indian River) Waterfall
9 miles
Moderate difficulty

Indian River Trailhead
(by Indian River Rd. & Yaw Dr.)
9:00 AM

FREE
Membership Donations Welcome

June 10 – Saturday

Thimbleberry LGBTQ Hike

More information
on Sitka Pride’s Facebook Page

June 24 – Saturday

Causeway Kayak
3 miles
Moderate

UAS Campus
10:00 AM

Registration closed

June 24 – Saturday

Medvejie Solstice Run

Race and registration information
on Medvejie Solstice Run’s Facebook Page

July 1 – Saturday

Cross Trail Grand Opening
Moderate difficulty

Starrigavan Boat Launch
9:00 AM

FREE
Membership donations welcome

July 2 – Sunday

Thimbleberry-Heart Lakes
SMC Geology Hike
3.6 miles
Moderate difficulty

Thimbleberry Lake Trailhead
9:00 AM

FREE
Membership donations welcome

July 8 – Saturday

Herring Cove-Beaver Lake
3.6 miles
Moderate w/steep 1/4 mile

Herring Cove Trailhead
(out Sawmill Creek Road, end of the gravel road)
9:00 AM

FREE
Membership donations welcome

July 15 – Saturday

Alpine Adventure Run

Race info on Facebook
email christinemariehoran@gmail.com to register

July 23 – Sunday

Sea Lion Cove Hike
2.5 miles
Moderate

Depart Crescent Harbor 7:00 AM
Depart Kalinin Bay 3:30 PM

Once sold out email hikes@sitkatrailworks.org to be on waitlist!

July 29 – Saturday

Latino Community Hike & Hangout
Mosquito Cove Trail
1.5 miles
Moderate difficulty

FREE
Email Lilli Garza at youth@sitkatrailworks.org for more information

August 5 – Saturday

Salmon Lake Volunteer Trip
4 miles & manual labor
Moderate difficulty

Depart Crescent Harbor 9:00 AM
Depart Silver Bay 4:00 PM

REGISTER

FREE Volunteer Event

RESCHEDULED August 26 – Saturday

Mt. Edgecumbe Hike
14 Miles
Difficult with stenuous last mile

Depart Crescent Harbor 9:00 AM
Depart Fred’s Creek 6:00 PM

Email hikes@sitkatrailworks.org with any questions!

August 19 – Saturday

Gavan Hill to Harbor Mtn.
6 miles
Strenuous climb

Sitka High Cross Trail Trailhead
(by Performing Arts Center)
9:00 AM

FREE
Membership donations welcome

Fall 2023 – Date TBA

Sitka Trail Works Annual Meeting
Potluck, Board Elections & Guest Speaker

Harrigan Centennial Hall
Time TBA

FREE
Further details to come!

August 26 – Saturday

Sitka Chamber Emerging Leaders Hike
Mosquito Cove Trail
1.5 miles
Moderate difficulty

FREE
Hike & Networking Event

E-mail hikes@sitaktrailworks.org with questions

September 16th – Saturday

National Public Lands Day
Harbor Mountain Picnic Area
Trailside Revegetation
Manual Labor

FREE VOLUNTEER EVENT
E-mail Ben@SitkaTrailWorks.org to Register

Liability waivers are available online here, at each hike, or feel free to print a copy to bring with you.