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Nature Lovers Sitka Walks / Beaches, Trails + Viewpoints

By Best of Sitka Tours

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Overview

✔ Small-Group Experience
✔ Local Guides
✔ Off the Beaten Path

Experience Sitka the way locals do–on foot, surrounded by rainforest, ocean views, and rich natural history.

This guided nature hike is designed for travellers who want to slow down, breathe in the fresh Alaskan air, and truly connect with the land. Along the way, your knowledgeable local guide will share stories about Sitka's ecology, wildlife, and cultural history.

Covering Sitka's 14 miles of road, this tour offers access to diverse landscapes and viewpoints without long drives or strenuous hikes, making it an ideal way to experience Southeast Alaska beyond the crowds.

This tour focuses on appreciation, education, and connection to nature rather than speed or distance, making it perfect for curious explorers and nature lovers of all ages.

Step off the beaten track–and away from tourist attractions–into Sitka's stunning landscapes. Reserve your hike today and discover why this island captivates nature lovers.

Activity location

  • Starrigavan Recreation Area
    • Halibut Point Road, North End
    • Sitka, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Harrigan Centennial Hall
    • 330 Harbor Drive
    • 99835, Sitka, Alaska, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

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    Most importantly: A local guide to lead and enrich your experience
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    Umbrellas — we recommend wearing or bringing a rain jacket and comfortable, waterproof hiking shoes
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    Informational materials about Sitka
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    Admission into Sitka National Historical Park with a professional guide
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    Trail snacks and bottled water
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    Binoculars - Better to spot eagles with
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    Pick-up at Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal (morning) or Harrigan Centennial Hall (afternoon) and a comfortable ride between stops in 11-passenger Ford vans

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Starrigavan Recreation Area

  • 20m
A serene wetland where forest meets tidewater, rich in birdlife and natural beauty

Halibut Point

  • 20m
Visit Sitka's most loved "Magic Island" for sweeping views across Sitka Sound and surrounding islands

Sandy Beach

  • 20m
A wild Alaska beach perfect for ocean views and beachcombing

Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
"Totem Park" Walk beneath towering spruce trees among historic totem poles

Whale Park

  • 20m
Scenic coastal stop with expansive views and potential marine wildlife sightings

Silver Bay

  • 15m
A lookout over Silver Bay with stunning fjord views framed by forested mountains

Heart Lake Trail

  • 20m
The lovely Thimbleberry Creek trail, a peaceful forest trail highlighting Sitka’s lush plant life, rainforest, and a waterfall view

St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Cathedral (Pass by)

Tour our high street--where your guide will provide narration and suggestions for shops and restaurants--and see the beautiful Russian Orthodox Church, St. Michael's

Japonski Island

  • 20m
Drive over O'Connell Bridge, taking in the gorgeous views of Sitka Sound, and its myriad of islets to Japonsky Island and the picture-perfect postcard view of Sitka-by-the-Sea, a panoramic view tying land, sea, and sky.

Location

Activity location

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    Starrigavan Recreation Area
    • Halibut Point Road, North End
    • Sitka, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Harrigan Centennial Hall
    • 330 Harbor Drive
    • 99835, Sitka, Alaska, United States
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    Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal
    • 4513 Halibut Point Road
    • 99835, Sitka, Alaska, United States
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    Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal
    • 4513 Halibut Point Road
    • 99835, Sitka, Alaska, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Harrigan Centennial Hall
    • 330 Harbor Drive
    • 99835, Sitka, Alaska, United States

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