Harbor Mountain Road takes you from sea level to the subalpine zone over a 5.5-mile route. The trail continues into the alpine areas and drops back in elevation to Sitka over a 6.2-mile hiking route. There are numerous roadside pull-offs located along the road including a picnic site with an outhouse located near mile 5, about half a mile before the trailhead. The route crosses a variety of habitats including young and mature spruce forests, open meadows, and subalpine and alpine habitats.

Directions:

From Sitka, drive 3.2 miles north on Halibut Point Road. Turn right on Harbor Mountain Road/Forest Service Road 7576 and drive 5.5 miles to the end of the road and trailhead for Harbor Mountain/Gavan Hill Trail.

Birding Resources:

• eBird Hotspot: Sitka--Harbor Mountain Road

Bird Species Checklist:

• Sitkat checklist

Other Resources:

• Harbor Mtn Picnic Site (Pit toilet available)
• Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter (camping shelter available on first-come basis) 
• Harbor Mnt./Gavan Hill Trail map and information