Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail
Tongass National Forest, Sitka City and Borough, AK
Out-and-back trail in Tongass National Forest, Sitka City and Borough, AK. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 13,819 ft (4,212 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 20 min
- High point
- 3,258 ft (993 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Gavan Viewpoint 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Gavan Lookout 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Peak: Gavan Hill 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
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Questions about Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail
How long is Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail?
Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 20 min. It climbs 13,819 ft (4,212 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,258 ft (993 m).
How hard is Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (49% under trees).
What can you do on Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail?
Sitka Elks Lodge, 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Market Center, 0.8 mi (1.3 km).
Is this a good week for Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Harbor Mountain / Gavan Hill Trail
- Cross Trail - Pherson Access Sitka City and Borough · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Cross Trail - Baranof Access Sitka City and Borough · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Cross Trail - Peter Simpson Access Sitka City and Borough · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Sea Walk Trail Sitka City and Borough · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Totem Trail Sitka National Historical Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Indian River Trail Tongass National Forest · Hard · 8.5 mi (13.7 km)
- High Cross Trail Sitka City and Borough · Moderate · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Beach Spur Trail Sitka National Historical Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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