Trail
Totem Trail and Russian Memorial Loop
Easy coastal rainforest loops in Sitka National Historical Park.
· NPS
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
- Surface
- Gravel
- Access modes
- Road · Hike
RoadHike
NPS lists 1.6 miles for the two connected loops, joined by a footbridge across Indian River. Broad gravel paths with little elevation change pass Tlingit and Haida totem poles and the site of the 1804 battle between Russian forces and Kiks.ádi Tlingit. Learn the poles’ stories through ranger programs and posted interpretive material. Keep dogs leashed and respect active cultural work.
In pictures
Hiking
Sources
- Hiking in SitkaNational Park Service · Accessed 2026-11-07
- Sitka National Historical ParkNational Park Service · Accessed 2026-11-07
Last updated 2026-11-07