Solo hike on 8/26/2012
Details: I did an out and back from the Harbor/ Gavin Shelter
| Destination | Distance (one way/round trip) Time (one way/round trip) |
| Muskeg Viewpoint | .05 miles/.1 miles 2-5 minutes/5-10 minutes |
| Overlook | 1.5 miles/3 miles 35 minutes-1.5 hours/1.5-3 hours |
| Gavan Ridge | 2 miles/4 miles 45 minutes-2 hours/2-4 hours |
| Summit | 3.5 miles/7 miles 1.5-3 hours/3-6 hours |
| Harbor-Gavan Shelter | 3.75 miles/7.5 miles 2-4 hours/4-8 hours |
My Stats:
| Distance: | 7.59 mi |
| Time: | 2:54:59 |
| Avg Pace: | 23:04 min/mi |
| Elevation Gain: | 2,959 ft |
Trail started out nice and easy. But soon I was walking on planks and gaining elevation quickly. This was a rain forest and as soon as you stepped off of the trail you would sink into mud.
These planks went on for miles. Someone has put in a lot of work to make this trail usable. If it wasn't for the planks I would have needed knee high rubber boots (aka Xtra Toughs the boot that all the Alaskans wear here.)
This is the view from the Overlook. In the center of the bay you can see a giant cruise ship.
Let the stair climbing continue! I should have counted the steps.....
View of Arrowhead Peak. I hiked this one earlier in the week.
Some sections were quite steep. I didn't need this rope but I thought it would make for a good picture anyway. The rope was more useful in descent than ascent.
Gavin Hill Summit ahead. The trail turned into a rolling hill traverse with great views of the surrounding mountains and ocean.
Gavin Ridge. Much drier up here I had a rare chance to soak up the rays. Sitka is know for its rain.
Harbor Mountain in the background.
Gavin Shelter in the distance. Took me 1 hr 35 min. There was a guy camping out in it with a large riffle. Didn't take a close up shot of it.
Wuzzzuppp! Look at the mountains behind me. Next time....
Which way is the beach???!? Harbor Mtn behind me.
Endless stairs on the down climb!!! This is also the way I came up. Good workout.
Plank run. Warning: You may get motion sickness if you watch this.... enjoy.
Garmin Map and Full Stats:
