r/Sitka

Look for a photographer/guide for a proposal in Sitka, we will be arriving via cruise ship and will be docked 10am to 6pm

I will be visiting Sitka this August via cruise ship. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of cruising, but it’s what worked best for the whole multi-generational family! Because of that, I am absolutely dying to step away from the crowded port/cruise life for at least one day, get outdoors, and experience Alaska’s actual beauty.

I’m an avid hiker back home, and the Herring Cove Trail caught my eye. I know it's about 7 miles south of town. If I take the ship's shuttle into downtown Sitka, what is the best, lowest-cost way to get out to the trailhead and back?

Excursions are completely out of our budget, so I’m looking for affordable local options (local transit, affordable shuttles, or ride-shares if they're reliable). Any logistics tips from locals or past cruisers would be amazing!