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Mosquito Cove Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
1.4
mi
Distance
350
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.37mi
Distance
350ft
Elevation Gain
359ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
251ft
High Point
51ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Don't forget your camera! This is a scenic little trail. Large trees, tide-pooling at Mosquito Cove, intimate little trail curves and bridges, birds, and other wildlife make this a wonderful place. This gravel trail includes both shoreline and forest ecosystems. Located at the north end of Halibut Point Road, within the Forest Service Picnic Area. The trail features several gentle climbs as well as scenic beach-hiking. The Mosquito Cove Trail is part of the Old Sitka State Historic Site and is managed jointly by the USDA Forest Service and Alaska State Parks. A hiker could combine this with several other pleasant trails in the area including the Forest and Muskeg and the Estuary Life Trails.

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