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Guided Hike at Sitka's Mount Edgecumbe

New To The Site! Sitka, USA

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5 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Experience a safe and stress-free hike with a local guide who will take care of all logistics and teach you about the flora, fauna, and history of Sitka and the surrounding area.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Government Fees
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We can pick you up at any location on the Sitka road system including all cruise ship docks, hotels, Airbnb's, etc. Once the reservation is made, we will email you to coordinate where you would like to be picked up at.

Options & Pricing

Opening Hours

  • 7/1/2025 - 8/27/2025

    Monday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • 7/1/2026 - 8/27/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

What To Expect

Embark on an epic adventure on the Gavan Hill & Harbor Mountain trail with unparalleled natural alpine beauty and breathtaking vistas. This rewarding 6 mile hike will bring you through hemlock and spruce to the Gavan Hill ridge at just over 2,000 feet. Once above the treeline, you'll have breathtaking panoramic views of Sitka Sound, Mt. Edgecumbe, and Baranof Island. You'll walk below the towering peaks of Harbor Mountain where the trail is lined with wildflowers in June and July. Learn about the history, flora, and fauna while taking in the natural beauty of the Tongass National Forest on an unforgettable hike! *Note - This hike can be done in either direction.

Level of Difficulty: Difficult. The hiking time is about 4.5 hours. The distance, steep elevation gain, and uneven surfaces of this trek require participants to be accustomed to physical outdoor recreation in all kinds of weather, without any facilities of any kind, and only for those who are physically fit.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • This trek's distance and uneven surfaces require participants to be accustomed to physical outdoor recreation. This hike is for those accustomed to regular activity and participants need to be physically fit. There are roots, rocks, log steps, and boardwalk sections that can be slippery when wet.
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Snacks.Private transportation.Government Fees.Hiking Poles. The following is NOT included: Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-483850P6


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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Government Fees
  • Hiking Poles
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • This trek's distance and uneven surfaces require participants to be accustomed to physical outdoor recreation. This hike is for those accustomed to regular activity and participants need to be physically fit. There are roots, rocks, log steps, and boardwalk sections that can be slippery when wet.
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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Cancellation Policy

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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