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Harbor Mountain Road opens on Friday
SITKA, Alaska–The Harbor Mountain
Road is opening for the season on May 23, 2014. “Drivers need to drive carefully and be aware of narrow spots,”
said Acting Sitka District Ranger Don Martin. “Winter damage will be repaired in a few weeks.”
The Harbor Mountain Road is the only place in southeast Alaska where it is possible to drive to sub alpine elevations. The road winds its way up to the 2000 foot level of the picnic sites
and trails of the Harbor Mountain Recreation Area.
To access the Harbor Mountain Road, drive approximately 4 miles northwest of Sitka along Halibut Point Road. The first ¼ mile is a paved two-lane highway which transitions to a two-lane gravel
surface up to milepost one. Beyond this point, the road becomes a narrow, one lane, winding, steep, gravel road with six sharp switchbacks, short sight distances and few turnouts. This road is not suitable for motorhomes, RV’s, busses, trailers or large vans.
Off highway vehicle use is not allowed in summer. A Harbor Mountain road and recreation map is available at
http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5398269.pdf.
For more information, contact Acting Sitka District Ranger Don Martin. Don may be reached by phone at 907-747-4217 or e-mail at
dmartin02@xxxxxxxxx.
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