Harbor Mountain Road and Trail
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:
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
Amenities
| Restrooms | No |
| Water | No |
| Platform | No |
| Fee | No |
| Parking | Yes |
| Trails | Yes |
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