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Starrigavan ATV Trail System
Thursday, January 4, 2024
| Other Names | Tongass National Forest, Sitka Ranger District, Starrigavan Valley Trail, Starrigavan Bay, Baranof Island, Pacific Ocean |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located on Baranof Island, this part of the Tongass National Forest offers aboout ten miles of designated ATV trails that form several long loops. The terrain is mostly hardpacked gravel with moderate elevation changes.
Camping can be found a short distance away at Starrigavan Campground, which also has cabin rentals.
Note that this trail system is located on Baranof Island, which can only be reached by plane or by sea.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $16.00 RV: $16.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Starrigavan Campground Fee |
| Comment | Starrigavan Campground Cabin Rental - $50/night |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Sitka, AK | ||
| Address | Nelson Logging Road, Sitka, AK 99835 | ||
| From: Sitka, AK
1) Take Halibut Point Road north about 7 miles 2) Turn right (east) onto Nelson Logging Road, continue about 1 mile toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Tongass National Forest - Sitka Ranger District 204 Siginaka Way Sitka, AK 99835-7316 (907) 747-6671 mailroom_r10_tongass@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Sitka Convention And Visitors Authority 104 Lake Street Sitka, AK 99835 (907) 747-8604 scvb@sitka.org www.sitka.org |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 150 to 200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | None | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
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KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Sitka, AK | |
| Diesel | Sitka, AK | |
 Water | Sitka, AK | |
 RV Hookup | Sitka, AK | |
 RV Disposal | Sitka, AK | |
| Campground | Sitka, AK | |
 Conv Store | Sitka, AK |
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