Mt. Verstovia Trailhead
- Summary:
- A steep trail provides access to stunning vistas at a price. Mt. Verstovia is easily the most strenuous of the maintained trails in Sitka, but it is still quite popular in all seasons.
- Seasons: All
- In winter Mt. Verstovia is popular with
snowboarders. - Difficulty: Moderately Difficult to Difficult
- Elevation Change: Significant
- Route Finding: Easy to Moderate
- Trail Condition: Moderate to Poor
- Route Finding: Easy to Moderate
- Getting There:
- Drive out Sawmill Creek Boulevard a couple of miles. There is a large trailhead sign along (most easily visible when driving back into town). The trail starts beside a building that is currently home to Vista Del Mar Restaurant.
- Things to See
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- Views of Sitka, Sitka Sound, and the mountains of Baranof Island.
- Destinations
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Destination Distance (one way/round trip)
Time (one way/round trip)First Viewpoint (800 ft) .75 miles/1.5 miles
20-45 minutes/45-90 minutesSecond Viewpoint 1.25 miles/2.5 miles
45-75 minutes/1-2.5 hoursPicnic Rock (Peak 2550) 2.5 miles/5 miles
1.5-3 hours/3-6 hoursSummit (aka Arrowhead Peak) 3.5 miles/7 miles
2-4 hours/4-8 hours