Gavan Hill Hut
The shelter is available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis for emergency use. No reservations are accepted.
Wind Advisory issued September 19 at 10:03AM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Juneau, City and Borough of Sitka, Eastern Chichagof Island, Glacier Bay, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds increase through the day Saturday, reaching peak intensity early Sunday morning, persisting through Sunday afternoon.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
About
The Gavan Hill Hut is an emergency backcountry shelter positioned on the Harbor Mountain-Gavan Hill Trail in the Tongass National Forest near Sitka, Alaska. This four-sided shelter provides basic protection from the elements for hikers traveling the rugged 6.2-mile trail that connects Harbor Mountain Road to Baranof Street in Sitka. The shelter is minimally equipped with no stove, no restrooms, and no potable water. Hikers must be fully self-sufficient, bringing their own water, food, and supplies. The shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is intended primarily for emergency use rather than planned overnight camping. Access from the Gavan endpoint begins at the end of Baranof Street in Sitka, where the trail starts with an 800-foot ADA-accessible boardwalk section before climbing steeply through hemlock-spruce forest via switchbacks to approximately 2,000 feet elevation. The trail and surrounding area offer opportunities for hiking, backpacking, and scenery viewing in this remote Alaskan wilderness.
Directions
From downtown Sitka, the Gavan Hill Trailhead is located at the end of Baranof Street. The shelter is approximately 3 miles up the trail. Alternatively, access from Harbor Mountain Road: travel approximately 4 miles on Halibut Point Road from downtown Sitka, then turn onto Harbor Mountain Road for 5.5 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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