The totem poles are amazing. The day was as usual cold and wet. Not a lot to do in town so it is worth the walk. The history of the place is worth the visit alone. Suggest you find a dry time of the year as there is not a lot of cover in the town. More

The park is just a little ways out of town past the old Sheldon Jackson campus and the science center. It is very understated, but the totems are amazing (especially the new one), and the trail is easy. Definitely worth your time to take a look. Probable a 1-2 hour visit. More

The walk in the woods with the totem poles is magical, a must do while Sitka, in August you can see the thousands of salmon swimming in the stream next to the trail. More

More likely than not if you hike the rain forest trail it will be raining, so dress accordingly. 3 miles of flat trails weave between creek and coast - good wildlife viewing in season. While the totems lining the trail (recreations from the 1930s) are worthwhile, the real treat are the awe inspiring original poles from the 1800's that are... More

I nice walk through nature, with old totem poles, salmon in the river, and eagles everywhere. More

Walk was nice but we got there around closing so couldn't spend much time there. Really pretty though. was there in 2009 More

great trails, great visitor center, great birding. awesome place! More

In the quiet of post-tourist season Sitka, a walk in this rainforest of Sitka spruce allows one to listen to raindrops and view some of the most majestic artworks of Tlingit craftsmen. It's also an opportunity to discuss the techniques and lives of the craftsmen themselves. More

Lovely easy hiking trails. Rangers are very helpful in providing information. There is a nice movie to see providing local insight in the visitors center, also visit the museum on site. Will provide you with Tlinget history. More