Nice spot to walk around. Covered gazebo and there's fire pits. Saw people fishing from the beachread more

Probably the most-hiked trail in Sitka, for a couple reasons…read more - like many trails in Sitka, access from downtown is easy, you don't even need a car. - it's relatively flat This trail takes you in 4.5 miles on relatively flat terrain, through a rainforest, to a waterfall. It's similar to many of the trails you'd find in the Columbia River Gorge near Portland, or to the rainforests of Olympic National Park in Washington. As you get close to the waterfall, it's very likely that sections of the trail will be flooded. This may require some route finding on your part. You may get wet!

The trail was gorgeous. The pamphlets, everything, and everyone says the hike takes 2-3 hrs one way…read morebut maybe in the warmer weather. We hiked when the snow was still there and let me tell you it'll take about 4-5hrs to get to the waterfall. There's a nice detour along the way to see the beautiful mountain. Great place to take epic pictures. The trail was very peaceful and brings you closer to nature.

Another delightful trail in Sitka!…read more Like the others it's: 1) Insanely well-maintained: not rocky, lots of boardwalks. 2) Easy to access from downtown: the trail quite literally starts in town, no car necessary. When I went on Memorial Day, there was still lots of snow at higher elevations. I went up to the shelter and turned around. Next time I hope to do the loop!

fun trail. Even more fun in the winter with snow if you know what you're doing. not a beginner…read moretrail.

First things first: let's all let out a round of applause for Sitka! A quintessential, quaint…read moreAlaskan town with a gorgeous, well-maintained trail system! This trail is one of the best. It starts next to...somebody's house. It officially ends at "lunch rock", but many people call this "Mt Verstovia". It's all very confusing but Mt Verstovia is actually the craggy peak viewable from where the trail officially ends. To get there, you'll need to do a little bushwhacking, some rock scrambling, and maybe some snow climbing. If, at any time, it feels extremely hard/dangerous, you are probably in the wrong area, and should descend and try somewhere else. There isn't really a trail so you just have to route-find your way up to the summit. The summit, is pretty spectacular. There is a granite (?) "diving board" on the summit that overlooks all of Sitka and the volcano in the distance. I'm usually not big on "summit photos", let alone "summit selfies", but even a crusty stick-in-the-mud like me had to pose for a summit photo here!

We chose this excursion during our cruise and loved every minute of it!…read moreThe staff were incredible; fun, encouraging, informative, and they made us feel safe the entire time. Forrest picked us up right at the dock and immediately made us feel welcome. He truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a positive and memorable experience. We challenged ourselves, stepped outside our comfort zones, and had an absolute blast flying through the air. This was one of the best excursion experiences I've ever had (and we've done many!). I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!

Challenging and fun course! The guided were great, and the harness locking system was very, very…read moresecure. I thought the experience was something new that I would do again! Could have been a bit longer. Shuttle to and from the location was easy and fast.

I had the honor of hunting brown bear with Parker Guide Service in the fall of 2023. Captain Bruce…read moreParker is the real deal, a true master at many crafts. As a passionate hunter, it surprises me to say the hunt itself was just the cherry on top of this wonderful Alaskan experience. I loved Parker's yacht, the Alaskan Harvest, a floating palace that's as comfortable as the finest hotel on earth. Food was beyond delicious. From humpback and killer whales to goats and bears and birds, wildlife viewing was top notch on the trip. Overall, I can't imagine a better way to experience the beauty and isolation of Southeast Alaska. If you're considering a trip, don't hesitate. I promise that it will the experience of your lifetime.

This was my first hunting trip to Alaska and it couldn't have turned out better! Bruce and the…read moreguides were experienced, knowledgeable easy to get along with. Your every needs are met on the boat with 5-star meals and comfortable sleeping arrangements. Look forward to my next trip with them! Jon Reardon

Kayak review Summary/ TLDR…read moreI would definitely recommend SWCK. Gear was outstanding, response time was fantastic, safety was exceptional and the day trip was very fun. Longer summary Mike was very responsive when I tried to book the kayak trip. We would be in Sitka for the day during our week-long Alaska cruise with Holland America (great cruise line, but that is another review). SWCK is a bit of a walk from where the bus drops you off at the visitors center, but that wasn't a big deal. Walking across the bridge to to SWCK gave us a great view of Sitka. Mike was ready with all the gear and kayaks. We let him know that we had to be back in time to get on the boat and he definitely gave us enough time to get back. We were 2 adults, an 11yo, a 9yo, and an 8yo. The adults have kayaked a couple times before and the kids were new to it. Mike is experienced with younger kayakers as well as older kayakers (he has *a lot* of experience). After a good safety and technique talk, we set off for a beach for lunch and then saw a whale in the distance, given our strength and ability to kayak he changed course so we could get a closer look at the whale and she was beautiful. We also saw sea lions, sea otters, and bald eagles. Since Mike is so experienced with kayaking and taking photos, he took photos and videos of us the whole time and airdropped it to me at the end, which was awesome. The weather was wonderful. Needless to say, Mike is very personable and loves what he does. Thank you for letting us share the day with you, Mike. Definitely a highlight of our trip.

Sitka, Alaska is the most beautiful location! The hospitality from Frontier Charters is even…read morebetter!!

We called the lodge in June of 2021. Talked to a lady who told us they did no bookings until…read moreOctober. She said she would write down our name and dates for a trip this coming June so we could buy our first class tickets for four. We have sent emails and left messages over 30 times and zero response. We just cancelled our flights today. I have taken groups as large as 12 to Alaska to fish 27 times and never once had a business that just did not care or respond.