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Sitka: Halibut Point to Blue Lake, Baranof Island, Alaska
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Sitka: Halibut Point to Blue Lake

Halibut Point Road, Sawmill Creek Road · Starrigavan → Blue Lake

Twisty9.7 mi25 min1,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 400 ftOne way
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The drive

Sitka's two coastal roads make a 9.7-mile drive from Starrigavan through town to Blue Lake. Halibut Point Road follows Sitka Sound southeast from the north end, then Sawmill Creek Road continues out of town. The drive takes about 24 minutes, with 1,011 feet of climb and a high point of 440 feet.

Starrigavan sits about 7 miles north of downtown at the end of Halibut Point Road. Blue Lake Road branches off Sawmill Creek Road. Blue Lake is the largest lake on the Sitka road system.

Sitka is an island town reached by ferry or air.

Along the way

  1. Starrigavan (Halibut Point Road)
  2. Blue Lake (Sawmill Creek Road)
Elevation
1,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 400 ft
StarrigavanBlue Lake
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
StarrigavanBlue Lake
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Town speed limits apply and cruise-ship days bring traffic.
  • Roads are paved and open year round.
  • Blue Lake Road itself is gravel and not part of this drive.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Alaska 511.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Sitka Halibut Point to Blue Lake drive take?

It is 9.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes.

How do you get to Sitka?

By ferry or air; it is on an island.

Is Blue Lake Road paved?

No. It is a gravel road off Sawmill Creek Road.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Sitka: Halibut Point to Blue Lake, from Starrigavan to Blue Lake