Near Mt. Juneau Trail
Mt Juneau, almost summer to the top view.
Near Mt. Juneau Trail
Lynn Canal is gorgeous looking southeast from the summit of Mt. Juneau.
Near Mt. Juneau Trail
Snow-capped peaks east of Juneau provide a welcome view from the summit of Mt. Juneau.
Near Mt. Juneau Trail
Auke Bay, northwest of Juneau near Mendenhall Glacier, can be truly stunning from the summit of Mt. Juneau.
Near Mt. Juneau Trail
The town of Juneau looks tiny from the summit of Mt. Juneau.

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Mt. Juneau Trail

4.8 (5 Ratings)
The main trail up Mt. Juneau.
2.4
mi
Distance
2,875
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.36mi
Distance
2,875ft
Elevation Gain
106ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
3,576ft
High Point
806ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Parking at the end of Basin Road, follow Perseverance Trail for just under a mile. Turn left at the sign for Mt. Juneau Summit. The trail makes a very steep ascent almost straight up through the forest. It is steep and rigorous hiking but no scrambling is required. Once in the alpine area above tree line, the trail makes some long switchbacks. There is some exposure, but it is mostly just a steep, short trail. Once you reach the summit, views on a sunny day extend to the Chilkats, Lemon Creek Glacier, the ice field, across the town, and down to Admiralty. Paths continue down the ridge for experienced hikers or you can go down the way you came.

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