Hike policy
Please be aware of each trail’s difficulty and your own physical abilities; we reserve the right to turn around any guest in preservation of their safety. All hikers must sign a liability waiver. Minors 17 & under permitted if accompanied by an adult and must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on road system hikes but must be leashed where required and if upon request of the hike leader.
Neither dogs nor firearms are permitted on off-island hikes.
Please read additional policies & full hike information when booking any ticketed hikes. Contact us with any questions.
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | REGISTRATION/TICKET LINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9 – Saturday | Trail Master Summit 4th Annual Trail Construction Skills Training | Keet Gooshi Heen MPR 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FREE TRAINING Registration encouraged |
| May 17 – Sunday | Photography Hike with wildlife photographer Lione Clare | Kaasda Héen (Indian River) Trailhead 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | FREE Registration encouraged |
| May 24 – Sunday | Mount Edgecumbe Hike 14 Miles – Strenuous last mile – Snow present | Depart Crescent Harbor 7:00 AM Depart Fred’s Creek 6:30 PM | BUY TICKETS |
| May 31 – Sunday | Community Paddle Partner Event | Depart Crescent Harbor 9:00 AM Est. return time 2:00 PM | Join “Sitka Paddling Community” on Facebook for updates Registration encouraged |
| June 6 – Saturday | National Trails Day Volunteer Event | TBD | FREE Volunteer Event Registration requested |
| June 13 – Saturday | Medvejie Bike, Hike & Hatchery Tour with Hatchery Tour by NSRAA | Herring Cove Trailhead – Bike to Hatchery Start time 10:00 AM | FREE Registration encouraged |
| June 20 – Saturday | Solstice Forest Grounding with Sound Practitioner Holly Mitchell | Sitka National Historic Park 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | FREE Registration encouraged |
| June 21 – Sunday | Pride Month Work Party Volunteer Event with Sitka Pride | TBD | FREE Donations welcome |
| June 27 – Saturday | Edible Plant Walk w/ Alaska Mary’s Mary Goddard | Mosquito Cove Trailhead 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | FREE Registration encouraged |
| July 11 – Saturday | Sea Lion Cove Hike 5 Miles – Moderate | Depart Crescent Harbor 8:30 AM Depart Kalinin Bay 7:00 PM | BUY TICKETS |
| July 18 – Friday | Alpine Adventure Run | Race & registration information christinemariehoran@gmail.com | Pre-Registration Required |
| July 25 – Saturday | Shelikof Bike & Hike 5 mile bike with optional 1.3 mile hike to Shelikof | Depart Crescent Harbor 8:30 AM Depart Mud Bay 7:00 PM | BUY TICKETS |
| August 1 – Saturday | Starrigavan Forest & Muskeg w/ CGSWA 1 mile – Easy & stroller friendly | Starrigavan Boat Launch Parking Lot 10:00 AM | FREE Registration encouraged |
| August 9 – Sunday | Sea Lion Cove Hike 5 Miles – Moderate | Depart Crescent Harbor 8:00 AM Depart Kalinin Bay 6:30 PM | BUY TICKETS |
| August 15 – Saturday | Siginaka Islands Kayak Tour with Adventure Sitka | Sitka Sound Cruise Ship Dock Choice: 12:30-3:25 or 1:15-4:10 | BUY TICKETS |
| August 22 – Saturday | Mount Edgecumbe Hike 14 Miles – Strenuous last mile | Depart Crescent Harbor 7:30 AM Depart Fred’s Creek 6:30 PM | BUY TICKETS |
| August 29 – Saturday | Latino Community Hangout | Halibut Point Recreation Site 1:00 PM | FREE Registration encouraged |
Other Sitka Trail Works Events:
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 – Sunday | Volunteer Trail Work Party @ Russian Cemetery | Observatory Street 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | FREE w/ Registration (No Experience Required) |

