Near Gold Creek Flume Trail
Rainforest around the Mt. Roberts Trail.
Near Gold Creek Flume Trail
Mt. Juneau
Near Gold Creek Flume Trail
View of Mt. Jumbo from the Flume
Near Gold Creek Flume Trail
One end of the Gold Creek Flume Trail near Evergreen Avenue.
Near Gold Creek Flume Trail
View of Wooden Flume

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Gold Creek Flume Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
An easy hike atop a wooden flume with treetop and mountain views.
0.7
mi
Distance
235
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.69mi
Distance
235ft
Elevation Gain
260ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
342ft
High Point
246ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an easy hike atop an historic wooden flume installed in the 1890s as part of Juneau's first hydroelectric power plant along Gold Creek. The surface is pressure-treated lumber two to six boards across. Views include treetop, waterfall, and mountain. The Flume Trail connects Basin Road to the Highlands neighborhood and provides access to the Cope Park Trail.

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