Harbor Mountain Review

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Harbor Mountain

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During World War II the U.S. Army constructed a road to the 2,000-foot level of Harbor Mountain, providing the perfect vantage point to watch for invading Japanese subs or ships (none were seen). This road has been improved over the years, and those with vehicles can drive 5 mi to a spectacular summit viewpoint across Sitka Sound. A trail climbs uphill from the parking lot, and then follows the ridge 2½ mi to a Forest Service shelter. From there, ambitious hikers could continue downhill another 3½ mi to Sitka via the Gavan Hill Trail.

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