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Heart Lake / Thimbleberry Loop

Location: Sitka, Alaska
Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: Single Track 50%
Paved Road 50%
Distance: 4.00 miles (6.44 KM)
Duration: not specified.
Elevation Gain: 1000 Feet (305 Meters)
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Beginners
User Density: not specified.

Trail Description:
Nice elevated trail that drains water well in poor weather. 1/2 Single Track 1/2 Paved and Gravel. About 20-25 minutes of ride time so you may want to do it twice.

How to get there:
Sawmill Creek Road to Whales Park. Park at Whales Park and continue down toward the end of Sawmill Creek. Take your first left onto the gravel and the single track starts about an 1/8 of a mile up on the left. You start with a good hill climb and stream crossing. The single track will dump you out back on Sawmill Creek Road again, take a left and your back at your Car.

Additional Notes:
Watch out for Brown Bears, make some noise and or carry a gun.